What Does It Take to Be a 'Power Couple'?
2025-02-09
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1And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
2In American English, we use many expressions to describe when two people have a lot of similarities or are very close.
3Here are some examples.
4If we say two people are joined at the hip, they are nearly always together.
5If we describe individuals as thick as thieves, it means they are very close.
6People considered two peas in a pod have many things in common.
7And we use the term kindred spirits to describe people who often share the same opinions and interests.
8These expressions can represent people who grew closer for different reasons.
9Maybe they complemented each other well in certain ways.
10Or maybe their situations brought them together for the purpose of completing something important or meaningful.
11But today we are going to discuss a very special kind of relationship - one that involves two people who are romantically involved and very successful.
12People in such relationships can be described as power couples.
13There are many examples of famous power couples, including successful movie stars, musicians and others in the performing arts.
14But power couples can exist in many other industries and communities, as well.
15And, the two people do not have to work in the same industry.
16If they do, however, that can make them even more powerful.
17For example, a well-known architect who builds homes could be partnered with a famous designer who decorates them.
18Or, one person in a power couple may be a music producer, while the other is a famous singer.
19Even though power couples involve highly successful people, one person could describe their partner as their better half.
20This is a way to compliment their "other half" in the relationship.
21For example, one might say during a meeting with a friend, "Hello! How are you? And more importantly, how is your better half?"
22Now, let's hear two friends use some of these expressions.
23A: Hey, I'm not used to seeing you alone. Where's your sidekick?
24B: Huh? Who are you talking about?
25A: Ben. You guys have been joined at the hip for weeks. Looks like you're thick as thieves.
26B: Well, the project is pretty important for the company. So, we're putting in a lot of hours.
27A: Are you becoming kindred spirits from working so much together?
28B: No. It's just keeping us both very busy.
29A: Busy trying to become the new power couple in the office?
30B: What are you talking about?? We're not thick as thieves or kindred spirits, and we're definitely not a power couple.
31We are just working hard on the same project!
32And that's all the time we have for this Words and Their Stories. Until next time, I'm Anna Matteo.
1And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. 2In American English, we use many expressions to describe when two people have a lot of similarities or are very close. Here are some examples. 3If we say two people are joined at the hip, they are nearly always together. If we describe individuals as thick as thieves, it means they are very close. People considered two peas in a pod have many things in common. And we use the term kindred spirits to describe people who often share the same opinions and interests. 4These expressions can represent people who grew closer for different reasons. Maybe they complemented each other well in certain ways. Or maybe their situations brought them together for the purpose of completing something important or meaningful. 5But today we are going to discuss a very special kind of relationship - one that involves two people who are romantically involved and very successful. 6People in such relationships can be described as power couples. 7There are many examples of famous power couples, including successful movie stars, musicians and others in the performing arts. But power couples can exist in many other industries and communities, as well. And, the two people do not have to work in the same industry. 8If they do, however, that can make them even more powerful. For example, a well-known architect who builds homes could be partnered with a famous designer who decorates them. Or, one person in a power couple may be a music producer, while the other is a famous singer. 9Even though power couples involve highly successful people, one person could describe their partner as their better half. This is a way to compliment their "other half" in the relationship. For example, one might say during a meeting with a friend, "Hello! How are you? And more importantly, how is your better half?" 10Now, let's hear two friends use some of these expressions. 11A: Hey, I'm not used to seeing you alone. Where's your sidekick? 12B: Huh? Who are you talking about? 13A: Ben. You guys have been joined at the hip for weeks. Looks like you're thick as thieves. 14B: Well, the project is pretty important for the company. So, we're putting in a lot of hours. 15A: Are you becoming kindred spirits from working so much together? 16B: No. It's just keeping us both very busy. 17A: Busy trying to become the new power couple in the office? 18B: What are you talking about?? We're not thick as thieves or kindred spirits, and we're definitely not a power couple. We are just working hard on the same project! 19And that's all the time we have for this Words and Their Stories. Until next time, I'm Anna Matteo. 20Anna Matteo wrote this story for VOA Learning English. 21______________________________________________________ 22Words in This Story 23complement -n. something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect : -v. to complete or enhance by providing something additional 24romantically -adv. done in a way that relates or is associated with love : romantic -adv. of, relating to, or associated with love 25architect -n. a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction 26decorate -v. to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming 27compliment -n. an expression of respect, affection, or admiration : -v. to make an expression of respect, affection, or admiration 28sidekick -n. a person closely associated with another as a subordinate or partner