idiom+collocation ue1

go back + time

have known for + time

drift apart

to become less close to someone

lead sb on

pretend to love sb

come between

to intervene

work up + feelings

dry to develop…

stick up for

to defend; to support

do one's head in

to make you feel confused and annoyed

to egg sb on to do sth

to encourage sb to do sth

in a rut

stuck in a monotonous routine

prone to

likely to

a slap in the face

an action that insults or upsets someone

keep sb at arm's length

to not have a close relationship with sb

have got a huge chip on one's shoulders

be easy to get annoyed

put one's foot in it

Idiom: make an inappropriate comment, say something that is not proper

give sb the elbow

to end your romantic relationship with someone

in tune with

in harmony with; in agreement with

tobe beside oneself with anger/rage

unable to control

have/set one's heart on sth

strongly desire or be determined to achieve or obtain something

on a whim

a sudden and impulsive action

the spice of life

what makes life interesting