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Idiom idiom

sexual relations


Sexual activity.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

The law requires consent before people engage in sexual relations.

CONTEXTUAL

The health brochure provides clear information about how to stay safe while engaging in sexual relations.

COMPLEX

The court examined the evidence to determine whether the individuals had engaged in sexual relations during the period in question.


Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    sexual congress

    Synonym of sexual intercourse.

  2. 02

    sexual relation

    The behavior of a sexual nature between one or more individuals.

  3. 03

    sexual tension

    Libidinal unrest arising between individuals when exposed to one another.

Last updated August 10, 2026