HANDOUT 11

• Fell head over heels in love with (him) - fell deeply and madly in love
• Only has eyes for - is only attracted to - infatuated with - romantically obsessed with (her)
• Besotted with - almost stupidly or blindly in love with
• Platonic relationship - affectionate relationship between people of the opposite sex that is not sexual
• Hit it off immediately - liked each other the moment we met
• After my own heart - someone you admire because they do or think the same as you; also woman after your own heart
• Get on like a house on fire - have a very good, enjoyable relationship
• Bosom friends / buddies / pals - very close, good friends
• Kindred spirits - soulmates
• Well-matched couple - perfect for eachother
• Holds in high regard - having a lot of respect for someone
• They're as thick as thieves - very close, share all their secrets
• Adoring - adoration
• Affectionate - affection
• Amiable - amiability
• Considerate - consideration
• Faithful - faithfulness
• Fond - fondness
• Loyal - loyalty