seven-year itch
The phrase "seven-year itch" is often used to describe a period of restlessness or dissatisfaction that can occur after seven years in a relationship, job, or other long-term situation.
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Definition
B2Relationships
(colloquial)A decline in happiness or satisfaction in a marriage or long-term romantic relationship after around seven years.
Example
- They are going through the seven-year itch and have started seeing a marriage counselor.
B2General
(colloquial)A period of restlessness or dissatisfaction that can occur after seven years in any long-term situation, leading to a desire for change.
Example
- After working at the same company for seven years, she felt the seven-year itch and started looking for new opportunities.
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