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Today's Expressions

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to make someone's heart flutter

to feel a sudden thrill or excitement · to feel nervous and excited, often romantically

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This lovely expression is perfect for describing that delightful, often romantic, sensation when someone or something makes you feel giddy, excited, or a little nervous in a good way! 🥰 It's like your heart does a little happy dance! ✨

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to give someone butterflies

to make someone feel nervous or excited, often in a romantic way · to cause a fluttery feeling in someone's stomach

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When someone or something makes you feel excited or nervous, usually in a good way, you might get 'butterflies in your stomach.' But if *you* are the cause of that fluttery feeling in *someone else*, you 'give them butterflies'! It's often used in romantic contexts, like a new crush making you feel giddy! 😍

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head over heels

deeply in love · completely infatuated

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You know that feeling when someone just sweeps you off your feet, and you can't stop thinking about them? 😍 That's when you're 'head over heels'! It's used to describe being completely and utterly in love, often implying an intense infatuation.

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to fall for someone

to become deeply attracted to someone · to start loving someone

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Ah, that thrilling, confusing, and sometimes scary moment when you start feeling more than just 'friendly' towards someone! 🥰 This expression perfectly captures the beginning stages of romantic feelings. It’s like your heart suddenly decided to sign up for a rollercoaster ride! 🎢

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to carry a torch for someone

to be in love with someone who does not love you back · to secretly admire someone for a long time

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Ever been totally smitten with someone, but they had no idea? Or maybe they knew, but just weren't into you? This expression is your secret weapon for describing that bittersweet feeling of one-sided love or long-term admiration! It's like holding a little flame for someone in your heart. 🔥❤️

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to be swept off your feet

to be overwhelmed by emotion, often love or admiration · to be deeply impressed or charmed

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Imagine meeting someone absolutely amazing, or experiencing something so wonderful that it takes your breath away! ✨ This expression perfectly captures that feeling of being completely overwhelmed by positive emotion, often used for romance, but also for exciting experiences or impressive people. 🥰

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to have a crush on someone

to be infatuated with someone · to have romantic feelings for someone

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Ever felt that fluttery feeling in your stomach when a certain someone walks by? 😍 That's exactly when you've 'got a crush' on them! This expression perfectly describes those early, exciting stages of romantic interest, often before it gets super serious. It's light, fun, and totally relatable! 😉

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catch feelings

to develop romantic feelings for someone · to fall for someone

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Ever found yourself thinking about someone a little too much? 🤔 'Catch feelings' is what happens when friendly vibes turn into something deeper, often unexpectedly! ❤️ It's usually about romantic emotions, but not always a full-blown declaration of love – more like the start of something! ✨