An/(one's) old flame In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "an/(one's) old flame", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-01-09 10:01

Meaning of An/(one's) old flame

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?

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Grammar and Usage of An/(one's) old flame

Plural nouns: old flames.

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