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an old flame
USUK
someone you once had a romantic relationship with
Warmer and more old-fashioned than 'ex'. Often 'an old flame of mine/his'.
In context
At the class reunion, Lan bumped into an old flame from high school.
He's going to the wedding of an old flame, which feels a bit strange.
More idioms about people
- a chip off the old blocka child who is very like one of their parents in character or skills
- a cold fishsomeone who seems unfriendly and does not show feelings
- a drama queensomeone who reacts to small problems as if they were very serious
- a fair-weather friendsomeone who is your friend only when things are going well for you
- a friend in need is a friend indeeda person who helps you when you are in trouble is a true friend