idiom / phrase · informal
have chemistry (with someone)
/hæv ˈkɛmɪstri wɪð ˈsʌmwʌn/have KEM·is·try
to have a strong, natural connection or attraction with someone
Examples
“On stage, the actors had real chemistry and the audience loved it.”
“I think they have chemistry — they really enjoy being together.”
“The director said the two leads had great chemistry in rehearsals.”
Band 8 sentence
“You could tell they had chemistry from the way they finished each other's sentences.”
Collocations
- have chemistry with someone
- instant chemistry
Word family
Common mistakes
have a chemistry→have chemistry
have chemistry with someone = có hóa học→have chemistry with someone
Say it for a higher band
5get on well→6click with someone→7+have chemistry (with someone)
Synonyms
click (with someone)
get on well
Easily confused
click (with someone)
“They really clicked when they met at university.”
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