English Idioms
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Stormy relationship
Meaning
The idiom "stormy relationship" refers to a romantic partnership that is characterized by frequent conflicts, arguments, and disagreements. This relationship can be tumultuous, with both partners experiencing strong emotions and reactions to each other's behavior. It implies that the couple has a difficult time resolving their issues and may struggle to communicate effectively.
Usage
- She had always known that their relationship was stormy, but she never expected it to end in divorce.
- After months of fighting, the couple finally decided to take a break from each other and work on improving their communication skills.
- The couple's stormy relationship was the subject of many gossip stories and speculation in the media.
- Despite their stormy relationship, they remained close friends and continued to support each other through difficult times.
- He knew that their relationship was far from perfect, but he couldn't imagine life without her.
Roots and History
The idiom "stormy relationship" has been used in English since the early 20th century. It is believed to have originated from the expression "a stormy sea," which refers to rough and turbulent water that can be dangerous for sailors. The phrase was applied to relationships, suggesting that they too can be treacherous and unpredictable.
Synonyms in English
- Tumultuous relationship
- Contentious relationship
- Conflict-ridden relationship
- Volatile relationship
- Argumentative relationship
Synonyms in other languages
- Relación agitada (Spanish) - A relationship characterized by frequent conflicts and arguments.
- 詹尼克斯·威尔逊的關係 (Chinese) - A tumultuous relationship filled with strong emotions and reactions.
- סטוםנה מעשירת (Hebrew) - A relationship characterized by conflicts and disagreements.
- बियक्जन आزमي نفسیه (Persian) - A turbulent relationship that can be dangerous for both partners.
- إنجليزيار بى كؤءلىکى دوغملىرین تشكلى (Turkish) - A relationship characterized by frequent arguments and disagreements.