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bumpy relationship

[ˈbʌmpi rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp]
noun phrasepl: bumpy relationships
relacionamento turbulento
1. A romantic or personal relationship characterized by frequent conflicts, disagreements, and periods of instability, with ups and downs
Their bumpy relationship finally ended after five years of constant arguments.
O relacionamento turbulento deles finalmente terminou após cinco anos de discussões constantes.
2. A relationship that experiences occasional difficulties but continues despite the challenges
Even though they have a bumpy relationship, they still care about each other.
Mesmo tendo um relacionamento cheio de altos e baixos, eles ainda se importam um com o outro.
NYC Slang
on-again-off-again thing
Synonyms
rocky relationshiptroubled relationshipunstable relationshipturbulent relationshipstormy relationship
Antonyms
smooth relationshipstable relationshipharmonious relationshiphealthy relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relacionamento turbulento
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
relacionamento conturbado
Colloquial variant used in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
relacionamento cheio de altos e baixos
Descriptive phrase emphasizing ups and downs
Portugal
relação tumultuosa
Portuguese European preference for 'relação' over 'relacionamento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

have one's ups and downs
go through rough waters
have a rocky road
hit a rough patch
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