Friendship & Relationships

Meaning

To immediately like someone and get along well with them.

Example

"We hit it off right away — it felt like we'd known each other for years."

Conversation questions

• Have you ever hit it off with someone you just met? What happened?
• What do you think makes two people hit it off instantly?

Meaning

To agree with someone or share the same opinion.

Example

"We don't always see eye to eye on politics, but we respect each other."

Conversation questions

• Is there someone in your life you don't always see eye to eye with? How do you handle it?
• Do you think it's important to see eye to eye with your closest friends?

Meaning

To disappoint someone by failing to do what they expected.

Example

"I didn't want to let my team down, so I stayed late to finish."

Conversation questions

• Has someone ever let you down? How did you respond?
• How do you feel when you accidentally let someone down?

Meaning

To irritate or annoy someone repeatedly.

Example

"His habit of interrupting gets on my nerves, but he's a good friend."

Conversation questions

• What habits or behaviours get on your nerves the most?
• How do you deal with someone who gets on your nerves without ruining the relationship?

Meaning

To have known someone for a very long time.

Example

"She and I go back a long way — we met on the first day of school."

Conversation questions

• Who do you go back the longest way with, and what's kept the friendship strong?
• Do you think friendships that go back a long way are stronger than newer ones? Why?

Meaning

To support or protect someone, especially in difficult situations.

Example

"Don't worry — whatever happens, I've got your back."

Conversation questions

• Who in your life always has your back? How do they show it?
• Can you think of a time when you had to have someone's back in a tough situation?