Meaning of the word "there is always one who kisses, and one who turns the cheek" in English
What does "there is always one who kisses, and one who turns the cheek" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
there is always one who kisses, and one who turns the cheek
US /ðɛr ɪz ˈɔlˌweɪz wʌn hu ˈkɪsəz, ænd wʌn hu tɜrnz ðə tʃik/
UK /ðeər ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz wʌn hu ˈkɪsɪz, ænd wʌn hu tɜːnz ðə tʃiːk/
Idiom
in every relationship, one person is more affectionate or invested while the other is more passive or receives the affection
Example:
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In their marriage, there is always one who kisses, and one who turns the cheek; he is clearly the more devoted one.
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She realized that in her past relationships, there was always one who kissed, and one who turned the cheek, and she was tired of being the only one kissing.