fall in love

idiom

: to begin to feel romantic love for someone

They fell (madly/passionately) in love (with each other).

—sometimes used figuratively

She fell in love with sailing the first time she tried it.

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And the only things better than the sweet reprieve of air conditioning might be watching elements fall in love, a friend’s trip go deadly, technology turn evil, and singles mingle. —

James Grebey, Vulture, 16 June 2023 That is, until Kristy realizes that Lucia’s New York apartment doesn’t come with a hot man to fall in love with . . . —

Katie Barsotti, The New Yorker, 13 June 2023 And the tone and spirit that made everyone fall in love with the book are certainly still there. —

Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 12 June 2023 After his last long-term relationship didn’t work out, Aaron B. is excited for the chance to fall in love again and can’t wait for his Bachelorette journey to begin. —

Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 1 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for fall in love

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