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Dating & Relationships
It's complicated
When asked about relationship status and it's not straightforward
Literal Meaning
The situation is complex
Actual Meaning
The relationship status is unclear or involves issues too complex to explain
Examples in Context

Friend: 'Are you together?' 'It's complicated.' (Translation: More to it than yes or no)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Usually indicates problems
  • 2May mean undefined relationship
  • 3Respect the privacy
Phrase Thesaurus
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it's messy
it's a gray area
it's tangled
it has layers
it's nuanced
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