Today, we’re going to explore together the fascinating world of flirting in a language that unites us globally: English. Tackling the topic of “Pick-up Lines in English” adds a touch of British charm or American boldness to your flirting strategies—so stick with us.
Let’s embark on this linguistic journey together!
Flirting expressions
Today, we’re going to explore together the fascinating world of flirting in a language that unites us globally: English. Tackling the topic of “Pick-up lines in English” adds a touch of British charm or American boldness to your flirting strategies—so stay with us.
Let’s begin this linguistic journey together!
To chat someone up – To pick someone up
We’ll start with the most common phrase when it comes to attracting someone. In Spanish, we usually use the verb “to flirt with someone” (to chat someone up) or “to charm someone” (to pick someone up) when we start a conversation or make contact with someone we want to win over.
Are you trying to chat me up? – Isn’t that obvious
We can also use the expression “To make a play for” to mean “To try to win someone over” or “To try it on with” to mean “To try to flirt with someone”.
To ask someone out
Sooner or later, it is common that we ask that special person out. For this first date, we use the expression “to invite someone out”.
I dont know what to do. George asked me out on Wednesday night
To make a pass at
This expression is generally used in informal situations or in social interaction contexts.
He tried to make a pass at her, but she was not interested.
To hit on (someone)
This expression is more youthful, so try to avoid it if you want to impress an older lady or gentleman. It means “to flirt with someone”.
He was hitting on her at the party all night.
To sweep someone off their feet
It indicates that someone has made such a positive impression that they have made another person fall in love unexpectedly. In Spanish, we say “to sweep someone off their feet”.
She fell at his feet with this beautiful gesture.
Expressions for consummating a relationship
These expressions are used to indicate that the act of making love with someone has taken place. It does not necessarily imply emotional involvement, simply the act itself.
Some expressions and phrases used for flirting in English can be somewhat explicit and are colloquially used to refer to having sexual relations. Due to their direct sexual connotation, it is important to consider the context and the audience before using them, as they may be considered offensive or inappropriate in many situations.
To get some action
He’s hoping to get some action at the club tonight.
To get laid
He went to the party hoping to get laid.
To get off with someone
They got off with each other at the party last night.
To score with someone
He scored with her at the party last weekend.
Expressions for strengthening a relationship
If the courtship phase using flirting phrases in English has been successful and we want to strengthen the relationship, we should continue with a series of expressions to formalize the relationship with our partner.
To get hitched
They’re getting hitched in a beautiful beach ceremony next month.
To get engaged
They got engaged on their anniversary, and now they’re planning their wedding.
To go steady with someone
They’ve been going steady for two years now, and their relationship is stronger than ever.
(To be) an item
This expression is used in informal conversation and applies to both new relationships and long-term ones.
They’ve been an item for quite some time now, and they seem very happy together.
You are my better half
This metaphor has been used in various cultures and contexts throughout history to convey the idea that there is an ideal or complementary partner for every individual. It suggests that a person is seen as the perfect match or ideal partner for someone.
You are my better half .
Would you like to learn more about English expressions and phrases? Have a look at our English lessons.
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