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Pick-up line
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a flirtatious comment used to initiate a conversation with someone, often with the intention of expressing romantic or sexual interest in them
Idiom
Informal
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
pick-up lines
What is the origin of the idiom "pick-up line" and when to use it?
The term "pick-up line" is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, specifically referring to a clever or witty line used to initiate romantic or flirtatious interactions with women. It stems from the concept of "picking up" or successfully engaging with a woman by employing a clever or humorous remark. It is used in social settings as a way to initiate conversation and display romantic or sexual interest in someone.
Examples
That was the worst pick-up line I've ever heard.
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