casual relationship

This page is about the collocation casual relationship

collocation pattern: adjective + noun

Meaning

a relationship that isn't serious or long-term

For example

  • It's just a casual relationship, but we enjoy each other's company.

  • We thought we were in a casual relationship, but it soon became quite serious.

Note:
Related collocations include "casual friendship", "casual acquaintance" and "casual sex"

Quick Quiz

If you're in a casual relationship, you probably

a. love the other person

b. quite like the other person

c. can't stand the other person
a) love the other person b) quite like the other person c) can't stand the other person

Contributor: Matt Errey