
Bill and coo
Romantic Gesture
Use 'bill and coo' to describe affectionate, romantic actions, especially between couples.
At the park, many couples sat on benches, billing and cooing.
Not Literal
'Bill and coo' is metaphorical, referring to human affection not actual bird behavior.
They're so in love, always billing and cooing, not unlike lovebirds.
Positive Imagery
The phrase creates a warm, positive image of people being close and loving.
At the reunion, the elderly couple billed and cooed like young sweethearts.