English Idioms
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Fall in love
Meaning
The idiom "fall in love" refers to the act of becoming emotionally attached or infatuated with someone to an extreme degree. This can manifest as intense feelings of attraction, affection, and desire for that person.
Usage
- I fell in love with my partner at first sight.
- When I met him, I immediately fell in love with his sense of humor.
- She always falls in love with guys who are out of her league.
- Falling in love can be a euphoric feeling, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges.
- They've been together for years and have fallen in love deeper than ever.
Roots and History
The idiom "fall in love" dates back to the early 20th century and has its roots in the romance novels of the time. In these stories, characters would often fall deeply in love with each other, leading to a happily ever after. Over time, the idiom evolved to refer to real-life romantic relationships as well, although it's important to note that falling in love can also be a fleeting feeling that fades over time.
Synonyms in English
- Be infatuated with someone.
- Fall deeply in love with someone.
- Develop a crush on someone.
- Romantically attracted to someone.
- Feel strongly drawn to someone.
Synonyms in other languages
- French: Chuter en amour (to fall in love)
- Spanish: Enamorarse (to fall in love)
- Italian: Innamorarsi di qualcuno (to fall in love with someone)
- German: Lieben (to love)
- Dutch: Leren kennen (to get to know someone)