Be an item

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Informal Usage

Used mainly in casual conversations, not in formal writing. Slide

Did you hear? Mia and Alex are an item now.

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Gossip Context

Often used when discussing or speculating about others' relationships. Slide

I saw Josh and Emma together at the cinema. Are they an item?

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Current Relationship

Implies that the relationship is happening now. Slide

Lara and Sam are an item, they just celebrated their one-month anniversary.

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