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Bill and coo

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Romantic GesturePlay
Use 'bill and coo' to describe affectionate, romantic actions, especially between couples. SlideAt the park, many couples sat on benches, billing and cooing.
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Not LiteralPlay
'Bill and coo' is metaphorical, referring to human affection not actual bird behavior. SlideThey're so in love, always billing and cooing, not unlike lovebirds.
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Positive ImageryPlay
The phrase creates a warm, positive image of people being close and loving. SlideAt the reunion, the elderly couple billed and cooed like young sweethearts.