Idiom Category: Sex and sexuality, Page 1

An old flame

An old flame is a person that somebody has had an emotional, usually passionate, relationship with, who is still looked on fondly and with affection.

As the actress said to the bishop

(UK) This idiom is used to highlight a sexual reference, deliberate or accidental.

Facts of life

When someone is taught the facts of life, they learn about sex and reproduction.

In the club

(UK) If a woman's in the club, she's pregnant. 'In the pudding club' is an alternative form.

In the family way

If a woman is in the family way, she is pregnant.

Love begets love

If you behave lovingly to another person, that person will behave lovingly to you.

Marriage of convenience

A marriage of convenience is a marriage or commitment made for financial, social or other benefit rather than love, affection, etc.

May-December romance

When one person in a relationship is a lot older than the other, it is a May-December romance ('May-December love affair' is also used).

On the game

(UK) A person who is on the game works as a prostitute.

On the rebound

If someone is on the rebound, their relationship has recently ended and they are emotionally unstable.

Play the field

Someone who plays the field dates or has sexual relationships with many people.

Roll in the hay

A roll in the hay is quick sexual intercourse- a quickie or casual improvised sex.

Shotgun marriage

A shotgun marriage, or shotgun wedding, is one that is forced because of pregnancy. It is also used idiomatically for a compromise, agreement or arrangement that is forced upon groups or people by necessity.

Up the duff

(UK) If a woman is up the duff, she's pregnant.

Up the stick

(UK) If a woman is up the stick, she's pregnant.

Virgin territory

If something is virgin territory, it hasn't been explored before.

X-rated

If something is x-rated, it is not suitable for children.

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