be an item . be an item {v. phr.} To be a couple; belong to one another. No one is surprised to see them together anymore; if is generally recognized that they are an item. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: B Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion