absence makes the heart grow fonder »
When someone or something is faraway, you realise how much you love (or miss) them or it.
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all right, my lover »
An informal affectionate greeting.
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all's fair in love and war »
unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict.
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apple of somebody's eye »
A favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.
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better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all »
Having experience of love, even if it ended, is better than having no experience of love.Love is worthwhile despite the pain involved in separation.
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bit on the side »
Secondary lover, mistress.
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broken-hearted »
Alternative spelling of brokenhearted. Feeling depressed, despondent, or hopeless, especially over losing a love.
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carry a torch for »
[2] To harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.
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diamonds are a girl's best friend »
A statement that suggests, while love is a luxury, material wealth (particularly jewellery) is more valuable in the long run.
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drop the gloves »
To fight.
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drop the gloves »
To remove a prior impediment to action; to prepare for or engage in a dispute.
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fall for »
To fall in love with somebody.
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for the love of »
Used to form interjections expressing exasperation.
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four-leaf clover »
A bringer of good luck.
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four-leaf clover »
An uncommon variation of the clover, having four leaves instead of the usual three.
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