Relationship Talk in English: Close to or Close With?

英语中的关系谈话:亲近还是亲密?

All Ears English Podcast

2025-09-16

19 分钟
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  • This is an All Ears English podcast episode 2479,

  • relationship talk in English, close to or close with.

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  • Are you still close with your friends from childhood?

  • Does this vary based on culture?

  • Today, a listener asks us about the difference between close to and close with.

  • We break it down, plus explore what's common in the US.

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