if a car engine is ticking over, it is operating but the car is not moving
to operate steadily but not very well
A relationship that has been just ticking over gets moving.
A relationship that has been ticking over could get serious tonight.
A relationship that has been ticking over will get more exciting.
A relationship that has just been ticking over gets exciting.
A relationship that's been just ticking over now gets serious in the right way.
A relationship that's been ticking over gets hotter now.
A relationship that's just been ticking over gets a new sense of direction.
And it is healthy to keep your body ticking over before and after you give birth.
But we also had opportunities to get that scoreboard moving, get it ticking over with some goals.
But we've got this business ticking over again.
He just keeps things ticking over at the garage whilst the boss is on holiday.
It has always been about Premier League places and the money that comes with that to keep the business ticking over.
Love that has been ticking over gets hotter.
Love that's been ticking over gets hotter and happier.
The cop said: 'I was in first gear and the engine was only ticking over.
The moon checks in to your sign and a relationship that has been ticking over gets romantic.
With Mars racing through your heart chart, a love relationship that has just been ticking over can get much hotter.
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