English Idioms About Love

Since today is Valentine’s Day, take a look at some English idioms about love!

There are many different ways to say ‘I love you’ in different languages and different cultures. We also have different expressions that describe different types of love or different types of situations that you get into because of love and affection. Find out about some common phrases below!

1. To fall for someone

‘To fall for someone’ means to be attracted to someone and start to love them.
“Andy fell for Lucy, but he doesn’t know if she’ll accept his feelings.”

2. To be head over heels

Being head over heels means that you are madly in love with someone, or that you have ‘fallen hard’ for someone.
“I’m head over heels in love with my new boyfriend! He’s so perfect!”

3. To be into someone

‘To be into’ someone means that you are interested in someone in a romantic way.
“Do you think she likes me?”
“Oh, yes, she’s definitely into you!”

4. To be an item

Being an item means that two people are in a relationship, like a boyfriend or a girlfriend.
“Ann and Shingo are always hanging out together nowadays.”
“Of course! Didn’t you know? They’re an item now.”

5. A match made in heaven

When two people are a ‘match made in heaven’, this means that they are perfect for each other, or a really good match for each other.
“You two are really a match made in heaven. You understand each other so well, I’m jealous!”

6. To have eyes for someone

When you have eyes for someone, it means that you are attracted to only one person. Usually, it’s is used as a reassurance that your partner should not be jealous.
“I know there are many beautiful women here, but I have eyes only for you. Don’t worry.”

7. To have a soft spot for someone

Having a soft spot for someone means that you feel a lot of affection or fondness for a person. In other words, you really care about them. This can be romantic or just general affection for friends or family.
“Janet has a soft spot for Marie. She can see that Marie always works really hard and is really earnest, so she tries to be extra patient with her.”
“I don’t really like most animals, but I have a soft spot for dogs.”

8. To wear your heart on your sleeve

When a person wears their heart on their sleeve, this means that they express their emotions very openly. So, they don’t, or can’t, hide what they really feel.
“I think John is lying about his feelings for me.”
“Are you kidding? He always wears his heart on his sleeve. Everyone can see that he cares for you.”