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Julia Huong
2022-01-09 10:01
An/(one's) old flame noun phrase informal idiomatic common
An ex-lover.
Mary has been heard to make threats to her old flame.
Yesterday, I came across my old flame on the street.
Do you think it would be possible for you to still be friends with an old flame?
Every man will eventually find a suitable woman to be his romantic partner.
Loving gestures of couples such as petting, kissing, and cuddling
To be in a poor condition.
To be extremely old (a joke or a story)
Another individual is far older than the individual in question
Plural nouns: old flames.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems
Sometimes, you shouldn't be so quiet because the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
