serious about someone

serious about (someone)

Wanting or committed to a permanent or long-term romantic relationship with one. I know he's getting really serious about her. I wouldn't be surprised if he proposed in the next year or two. I don't really want to get serious about anyone during my time in college. I'd rather be free to do as I please.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

serious about someone

mod. in love, or almost in love, with someone. I’m afraid I’m getting serious about Bill.
See also: serious, someone
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • serious about
  • serious about (someone)
  • ship name
  • moonlight and roses
  • love's young dream
  • moonlight
  • be (not) all moonlight and roses
  • FBO
  • sugar daddy
  • a sugar daddy
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