Well into
Meaning: Really interested in, attracted to (British slang).
Being 'well into' someone means being really interested in or attracted to them. 'She's well into you' means she's very interested. 'Well' as intensifier (very) + 'into' (interested in).
Examples
- He's well into you. 他对你超有好感Le gustas mucho彼、あなたにかなり気があるよ그가 너한테 엄청 관심 있어.
- I'm well into her. 我对她超有感觉Me gusta mucho彼女にめっちゃ惹かれてる나 그녀한테 완전 빠졌어.
- They're well into each other. 他们俩互相迷恋Se gustan mucho mutuamenteあの二人はお互いに夢中だ그 둘은 서로한테 푹 빠져 있어.
Pronunciation
/wɛl ˈɪntuː/
Usage Guide
Context: attraction, interest, dating
Tone: casual, observational
✓ Do Say
- Well into非常感兴趣muy interesadoめっちゃ気になる완전 관심 있어
- Well into you对你很有好感le gustas muchoあなたにすごく興味がある너한테 완전 관심 있어
- Well into each other互相迷恋se gustan muchoお互い夢中서로 완전 빠졌어
✗ Don't Say
- About interest level, usually romantic表示兴趣程度,通常是浪漫方面的Sobre el nivel de interés, normalmente romántico興味の度合いについて、通常は恋愛的な意味관심의 정도에 대한 표현으로, 주로 로맨틱한 맥락
Common Mistakes
- Usually romantic but can be general interest
Origin & History
British slang combining 'well' (very) with 'into' (interested in). Standard casual way to express romantic interest.
Etymology: Well (very) + into (interested in)
First recorded: British slang, late 20th century
Cultural Context
Era: Late 20th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: British casual speech
Regional notes: Standard British casual.
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