Common Chinese miscues on English idioms

9. "Lover"

This is a little awkward to explain, but just don't use it. I know you probably hear it in songs and sometimes in TV shows, but don't use it. Seriously. Nobody wants you to stress that the person you're dating is your lover. Be a normal person and use boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife.

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