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getting to know each other

[ˈɡɛtɪŋ tu noʊ iːtʃ ˈʌðər]
verb phrase
conhecer-se mutuamente
1. The process of becoming familiar with someone by spending time with them and learning about their personality, interests, and background
The two colleagues spent lunch getting to know each other.
Os dois colegas passaram o almoço a conhecer-se mutuamente.
2. Building familiarity and establishing a relationship through interaction and communication
They enjoyed getting to know each other at the party.
Eles gostaram de se conhecerem melhor na festa.
NYC Slang
vibin' together; getting the feel of each other
Synonyms
becoming acquaintedbecoming familiar withbuilding a relationshipmaking friendsconnecting
Antonyms
avoiding each otherremaining strangerskeeping distance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conhecendo um ao outro; se conhecendo
Common colloquial usage in everyday conversation
São Paulo
tá se conhecendo; conhecendo um ao outro
Informal, conversational usage
Rio de Janeiro
conhecendo um ao outro; se inteirando
May use 'se inteirando' in more casual contexts
Portugal
conhecerem-se; conhecendo-se um ao outro
More formal construction with reciprocal reflexive verbs

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the ice
hit it off
become acquainted
form a bond
get along
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