honeymoon

honeymoon period

The short amount of time at the beginning of a new relationship, activity, or pursuit when everything goes well and seems to be free of problems. Donna was excited when she started her new job, but once the honeymoon period was over, she realized that she had more responsibilities than she could handle. Many couples find it difficult to maintain a relationship after the honeymoon period ends.
See also: honeymoon, period

honeymoon phase

The short amount of time at the beginning of a new relationship, activity, or pursuit when everything goes well and seems to be free of problems. Donna was excited when she started her new job, but once the honeymoon phase was over, she realized that she had more responsibilities than she could handle. Many couples find it difficult to maintain a relationship after the honeymoon phase ends.
See also: honeymoon, phase

honeymoon stage

The short amount of time at the beginning of a new relationship, activity, or pursuit when everything goes well and seems to be free of problems. Donna was excited when she started her new job, but once the honeymoon stage was over, she realized that she had more responsibilities than she could handle. Many couples find it difficult to maintain a relationship after the honeymoon stage ends.
See also: honeymoon, stage

the honeymoon is over

The end of the short amount of time (called the "honeymoon") at the beginning of a new relationship, activity, or pursuit when everything goes well and seems to be free of problems. Donna was excited when she started her new job, but once the honeymoon was over, she realized that she had more responsibilities than she could handle. Many couples find it difficult to maintain a relationship after the honeymoon is over.
See also: honeymoon, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

The honeymoon is over.

The early pleasant beginning (as at the start of a marriage) has ended. Okay, the honeymoon is over. It's time to settle down and do some hard work. I knew the honeymoon was over at my new job when they started yelling at me to work faster.
See also: honeymoon, over
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

honeymoon is over, the

The initial harmonious period in a new relationship has ended, as in After the first ninety days, the honeymoon between the new President and the press was over . The figurative use of honeymoon (literally referring to the first month of marriage) dates from the late 1500s.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a/the ˈhoneymoon period

a period of time at the beginning of something, for example a relationship, a job, a period in government, etc., when everybody is pleased with you and there appear to be no problems: The honeymoon period is over now for the new President.
See also: honeymoon, period
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

honeymoon (period)

and honeymoon stage
n. an early stage in any activity, before problems set in. You’ll know the honeymoon period is over when everything seems to go wrong at once. Of course, this is still the honeymoon stage, but everything seems to be going all right.
See also: honeymoon, period

honeymoon stage

verb
See honeymoon period
See also: honeymoon, stage

honeymoon

verb
See honeymoon period
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • honeymoon period
  • honeymoon phase
  • honeymoon stage
  • a/the honeymoon period
  • honeymoon is over, the
  • the honeymoon is over
  • all power to your elbow
  • in pursuit of
  • in pursuit of (someone or something)
  • be in pursuit
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She said: "This is our second day of our honeymoon. BA is the worst, they're ruining everything.
'I'm spending honeymoon in Heathrow'
The possibilities for a romantic honeymoon are endless - be it in the Caribbean or Indian Ocean.
Sail off into the sunset; News
Always mention that it's your honeymoon to the airline and hotel - they might throw in a few extras (although these days they may want to see your wedding certificate before laying on any free champers or massages).
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South African Airways Vacations is helping couples create stunning honeymoons or the wedding of their dreams in Africa with a new online registry in partnership with Honeymoon Wishes, the company said.
South African Airways launches Honeymoon Wishes online registry
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South African Airways launches Honeymoon Wishes online registry
Fresno, CA, December 31, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Kimberly Jacoby (Romantics Travel, Fresno, CA.) is now a Certified Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, and Romance Travel Specialist (CDWHRTS) recognized by the Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists Association (DWHSA).
Kimberly Jacoby Earns Recognition as a Certified Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, and Romance Travel Specialists
"Honeymoon," the title track from the New York-born singer's upcoming album, soared Wednesday to the top of the Billboard Trending 140 list within hours of its release.
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