noun phrase · neutral
honeymoon period
UK/ˈhʌnimuːn ˈpɪəriəd/US/ˈhʌnimuːn ˈpɪriəd/HONEY·moon PER·iod
The initial happy phase after starting a relationship, job, or new situation.
Examples
“They were very happy during the honeymoon period after they moved in together.”
“the honeymoon period of a new government”
“things often calm down after the honeymoon period ends”
Band 8 sentence
“Most relationships enjoy a honeymoon period characterised by romance and reduced conflict, but lasting compatibility depends on communication and compromise thereafter.”
Collocations
- during the honeymoon period
- honeymoon phase
Word family
Common mistakes
honeymoon time→honeymoon period
in honeymoon→during the honeymoon period
Say it for a higher band
5happy period→6honeymoon time→7+honeymoon period
Synonyms
initial phase
settling-in period
Easily confused
honeymoon phase
“They enjoyed the honeymoon phase of their relationship before everyday life set in.”
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