Valentine\u2019s Day is here, so make sure you know these modern English love expressions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
English speakers use a lot of informal phrases to talk about dating, crushes, and relationships, especially online and on social media. Here are some popular love expressions you might hear around Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meaning: You started to like someone romantically, often without expecting to.
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\u201cWe were just friends, but I totally caught feelings for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Question to think about:<\/strong> How fast do you usually catch feelings?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning: I like you romantically. (informal) \u201cI think I\u2019m really into you. Want to grab coffee this weekend?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question to think about:<\/strong> Have you ever said this to someone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning: You really like someone, but you don\u2019t talk about it much. \u201cI\u2019m low-key obsessed with them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question to think about:<\/strong> Have you ever been low-key obsessed with someone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning: You really like someone and think about them a lot. \u201cI have a crush on my classmate!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question to think about:<\/strong> Do you have a crush right now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shouting is a red flag. Question to think about:<\/strong> What are green flags in a partner for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning: When someone suddenly stops replying to your messages and disappears. \u201cHe ghosted me!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question to think about: <\/strong>Have you ever been ghosted\u2014or ghosted someone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning: You like someone romantically, but they only want to be friends. \u201cI told her I liked her, but she friend-zoned me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question to think about:<\/strong> Have you ever been friend-zoned?<\/p>\n\n\n\n These expressions are informal and mostly used in dating, social situations, and online conversations. You\u2019ll hear them in movies, songs, and everyday English, but they\u2019re not usually used in formal writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Happy Valentine’s Day and happy learning. Now take this short quiz! <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. If you \u201ccatch feelings\u201d for someone, what does it mean?<\/strong> 2. Someone is \u201clow-key obsessed\u201d with you. What does this mean?<\/strong> 3. Which sentence shows a green flag?<\/strong> 4. What does it mean if someone \u201cghosts\u201d you?<\/strong> 5. If you\u2019re \u201cfriend-zoned\u201d, what happened?<\/strong> 1: b.<\/p>\n 2: c<\/p>\n 3: b<\/p>\n 4: b<\/p>\n 5: c<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Live online English classes for continuous learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI\u2019m into you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\nLow-key obsessed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLow-key\u201d = people don\u2019t really know.
Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\nCrushing on someone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\nRed flag \/ Green flag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kindness is a green flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGhosting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\nFriend-zoned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Quick Quiz: Do you know these love expressions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
a) You become friends
b) You start to like them romantically
c) You stop liking them<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) Everyone knows they like you
b) They don\u2019t like you anymore
c) They like you a lot, but keep it quiet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) \u201cThey never reply to my messages.\u201d
b) \u201cThey are kind and supportive.\u201d
c) \u201cThey shout when they\u2019re angry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) They tell you how they feel
b) They suddenly stop replying
c) They want to be friends<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) You both like each other
b) You stopped talking
c) You like them, but they only want to be friends<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Show Answers\n <\/summary>\n
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