As a couple. vs Like a couple.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'As a couple' is commonly used to describe two people who are in a romantic relationship or partnership. On the other hand, 'like a couple' is more often used to compare a situation or behavior to that of a couple, without necessarily implying a romantic relationship.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe two people who are in a romantic relationship or partnership.

"As a couple."

This phrase is used to indicate that two people are acting or being treated as a couple, whether in public or in a specific situation.

Examples:

They always walk hand in hand as a couple.
They decided to travel together as a couple.
They were introduced as a couple at the party.
They are planning to buy a house together as a couple.
They are seen as a couple by their friends.

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And also saved us as a couple.
I want to hear about them as a couple.
Yes, we work as a couple.
Our handlers thought we'd work well together as a couple.
No, Strange Sarah even thought about Morgan and I as a couple.
They sell them as a couple.
I know what this chair means to us as a couple.
The pastor in this church needs to approve us as a couple.
I can really see you two as a couple.
Nor do I believe in them as a couple.
I know you and Alison as a couple.
No. So maybe we just come out as a couple.
Maybe you and I should go as a couple.
This is our first party as a couple.
You're mad because he pegged us as a couple.
I wonder if he's inviting us as a couple.
Besides, I thought we were out as a couple.
That night, they made their first appearance as a couple.
Trying to see how much we weigh as a couple.
I guess your father liked us best as a couple.

Alternatives:

as partners.
as a pair.
as a duo.
as a twosome.
as a romantic duo.

This phrase is correct and is often used to compare a situation or behavior to that of a couple, without necessarily implying a romantic relationship.

"Like a couple."

This phrase is used to draw a comparison between a situation or behavior and that of a couple, highlighting similarities or resemblances.

Examples:

They argue like a couple, but they're just friends.
She takes care of him like a couple would.
They dance together like a couple on the dance floor.
They plan their vacations like a couple planning a honeymoon.
They finish each other's sentences like a couple in love.

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Your father and I will discuss it like a couple.
If it's personal, then we should be dealing with them as a couple, acting like a couple.
You know, like a couple.
Act like a couple.
You two even look like a couple.
I saw him talking to someone and they looked like a couple.
You sure looked like a couple.
You really look like a couple.
We were almost like a couple.
You'll meet at an inn and look like a couple.
It was our first public outing as kind of like a couple.
Okay. If it's personal, then we should be dealing with them as a couple, acting like a couple.
You could be like a couple.
They don't seem like a couple.
You already look like a couple.
No, like a couple.
The last time I saw you with her... you looked like a couple.
Sounded more like a couple dozen.
But you should bring Omar because this is like a couples thing.
It sounded like a couple dozen.

Alternatives:

similar to a couple.
in a way that resembles a couple.
as if they were a couple.
like they are in a relationship.
in a couple-like manner.

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