Meet the idioms in context
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Maya How are you getting along with your new neighbours?
Leo Really well. We don’t see eye to eye on everything, but they’re very friendly.
Maya Was it awkward when you first met?
Leo A little. Their dog helped break the ice.
Maya You’ve always had a soft spot for dogs.
Leo I have — and now the dog visits me every morning.
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1 · Match the meaning
have a friendly relationship
agree completely
make people feel more relaxed when they first meet
feel special affection for someone or something
2 · Complete the sentence
3 · Choose and notice
Which expression means “feel special affection for someone or something”?
Which expression means “make people feel more relaxed when they first meet”?
4 · Over to you
Write a short situation about relationships using two expressions from this lesson.
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