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(idiomatic) A former romantic partner who retains a special place in one's memory.

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the one that got away

Source Word

the one that got away

Noun

idiomatic

(idiomatic) A former romantic partner who retains a special place in one's memory.

Japanese Meaning

心に特別な存在として記憶される、かつての恋愛相手。 / 一度の恋愛で失った、今でも大切に思われる相手。

Even after all these years, she still thinks about the one that got away.

何年経っても、彼女は今でも忘れられない元恋人のことを考えている。

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(idiomatic) A former romantic partner who retains a special place in one's memory.