English Idioms
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Mr Right, Ms Right
Meaning
The idiom "Mr Right" and "Ms Right" refers to a person who is considered perfect for someone else. This means that they have all the qualities that someone desires in a partner, such as kindness, intelligence, and good looks.
Usage
- I've been searching for my Mr Right for years but haven't found him yet.
- She always knew she wanted a man like her Mr Right, who was ambitious and caring.
- I met my Ms Right at a social event and we hit it off right away.
- He knew he had found his Mr Right when she accepted his proposal.
- They have been together for years and are still in love because they found their perfect match in each other.
Roots and History
The idiom "Mr Right" and "Ms Right" dates back to the 1960s and is often associated with the counterculture movement of that time. It was popularized by a song called "Mr. Right" by Sam Cooke, which was released in 1957. In the song, Cooke sings about a man who is looking for his perfect partner and is willing to wait until he finds her. The idiom has since become a popular way of describing someone who is considered perfect for another person.
Synonyms in English
- The One
- The Love of My Life
- My Soulmate
- My Better Half
- My Perfect Match
Synonyms in other languages
- El amor de mi vida (Spanish) - This phrase translates to "the love of my life" and is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries.
- La bellezza ideale (Italian) - This phrase translates to "the ideal beauty" and is used in Italian-speaking countries.
- Der göttliche Mann/Frau (German) - This phrase translates to "the divine man/woman" and is used in German-speaking countries.
- De man naar wie ik leef (Dutch) - This phrase translates to "the man I live for" and is used in Dutch-speaking countries.
- L'homme de ma vie (French) - This phrase translates to "the man of my life" and is used in French-speaking countries.