Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder

B2 8+

Collocations of absence makes the heart grow fonder

absence makes the heart grow fonder
Frequency: 90 %

Their love only grew stronger during his absence.

distance makes the heart grow fonder
Frequency: 70 %

Their relationship grew stronger with distance.

time heals all wounds
Frequency: 65 %

She knew that time would heal the pain of losing her job.

out of sight, out of mind
Frequency: 45 %

She didn't want to be out of sight, out of mind in her new job.

Idiomatic Expressions for absence makes the heart grow fonder

  • Phrase: distance makes the heart grow fonder
    Meaning: Being apart from someone or something for a period of time can make you appreciate them more when you see them again.
    Usage: I used to take my hometown for granted, but now that I live far away, distance makes the heart grow fonder.