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Falling for someone B1

From taking a shine to someone and going out, to the awkward bit where it all splits up.

Getting together with someone

go out C1 — have a romantic relationshipA: Are you and Jamie just friends?
B: No, we're actually going out.

take out B2 — invite someone and pay for themA: Are you doing anything special for your birthday?
B: Yeah, my friends are taking me out tonight.

hold hands — touch handsA: Are you nervous about the flight?
B: A little. Can we hold hands during takeoff?

take to — to start liking someone or somethingA: How's your new flatmate?
B: Surprisingly, I took to her right away. She's really easy to get along with.

When it ends

split up — end a relationshipA: Have you seen Emma lately?
B: No, she and Tom split up last month, so she's been keeping to herself.

break up — end a romantic relationshipA: Did you hear about Mia and Tom?
B: Yeah, they broke up last week.

Are they together?

Sam: Are those two actually going out now, or just mates?

Beth: Going out! He took her out for dinner last week.

Sam: I did notice them holding hands at the bar.

Beth: Sweet, isn't it? I really took to him, actually.

It didn't work out

Olly: Heard you and Kate split up. You alright?

Marcus: Yeah, we'd been heading that way a while. We broke up on good terms, though.

Olly: Fair enough. Give us a shout if you fancy a pint.

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