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Fling
UK
/flɪŋ/
US
/flɪŋ/
See also:
fling around
Translation of "fling" into Russian
Definitions
fling
Noun
UK
/flɪŋ/
US
/flɪŋ/
A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior.
They decided to have a fling in Las Vegas before settling down.
A brief, casual relationship or affair.
She had a summer fling with a fellow traveler she met in Europe.
An act of throwing something forcefully.
With a quick fling, he tossed the ball across the field.
A lively Scottish folk dance, especially the Highland Fling.
The troupe performed a spirited fling at the cultural festival.
fling
Verb
UK
/flɪŋ/
US
/flɪŋ/
To throw or cast something forcefully or carelessly.
He flings his backpack onto the couch as soon as he gets home.
To move or cause to move suddenly and violently.
The horse flung its head back in protest.
To devote oneself to an activity with great energy and enthusiasm (usually used with 'oneself').
After the breakup, she flung herself into her studies.
Idioms and phrases
spring fling
The college hosts a spring fling every April.
весенняя интрижка
Колледж проводит весеннюю интрижку каждое апрель.
summer fling
They had a summer fling that ended when the vacation was over.
летний роман
У них был летний роман, который закончился, когда отпуск подошел к концу.
holiday fling
Their holiday fling ended as soon as they returned home.
курортный роман
Их курортный роман закончился, как только они вернулись домой.
weekend fling
She enjoyed a weekend fling before her business trip.
роман на выходные
Она насладилась романом на выходные перед командировкой.
romantic fling
A romantic fling can sometimes lead to something more serious.
романтический роман
Романтический роман иногда может привести к чему-то более серьезному.
casual fling
They both agreed it was just a casual fling.
лёгкий роман
Они оба согласились, что это был просто лёгкий роман.