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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grow cold »
To wane; to lose interest or enthusiasm for something or someone; to become disenchanted or to fall out of love with someone.
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hand in glove »
In very close cooperation.
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hand-in-glove »
Closely cooperative.
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handle with kid gloves »
To treat something very delicately or carefully.
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hit on »
To flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.
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if you love somebody, set them free »
One should be willing to let go of someone they love if they truly love them.
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in clover »
Happy and contented.
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in clover »
In a condition of prosperity.
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labor of love »
A task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement; an altruistic work or undertaking.
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long absent, soon forgotten »
Love fades away when people are distant and don't keep close physical contact.
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love is blind »
A person who is in love can see no faults or imperfections in the person who is loved.
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love nest »
A room, especially a bedroom or boudoir, used for sexual intercourse.
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love nest »
Vagina.
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love to bits »
A lot.
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loved up »
Alternative spelling of loved-up.
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make out »
To kiss or to make love.
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mean the world to »
To be loved or cared about a great deal by.
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misery loves company »
Misery is easier to bear when one is not the only one miserable.1995, Chris Abbott,
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nice guy »
An adult male who seeks sexual attraction and romantic intimacy, but only finds cordial friendship and platonic love.
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no glove, no love »
Without a condom, there will be no sex.
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no love lost »
Dislike, animosity.
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no slave to fashion »
A person whose style of clothing and appearance are unconventional, informal, or slovenly; a person who takes little interest in how he or she is dressed.
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pickle »
An affectionate term for a loved one.
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pitch woo »
To make love.
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play for love »
To play a game of cards without stakes.
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play the race card »
Donald A. Carson, Love in Hard Places p.94.
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roses are red »
The start of a generic poem about love.
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slip into something a little more comfortable »
To wear something suitable to be stripped off by a lover.
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slob »
A lazy and slovenly person.
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stand stock still »
Paul Travers' Adventures, by Sam T. Clover.
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the course of true love never did run smooth »
There will always be problems in a relationship.
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tomorrow is another day »
Tomorrow will bring new opportunities and a fresh start for one's endeavors.1600, author unknown, "Phillidaes Love-call to her Coridon, and his replying" (song), in England's Helicon, printed at London by I.R. for John Flasket:Phil. Yonder comes my Mother, Coridon,whether shall I flie?Cor. Under yonder Beech my lovely one,while she passeth by.Say to her thy true-Love was not heere,remember, remember,to morrow is another day:1896, Amelia E. Barr, A Knight of the Nets, ch. 8:"Well, well, my dear lass, to-night we cannot work, but we may sleep. . . . Keep a still heart tonight, and tomorrow is another day."1936, Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind, ch. 63:"Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day."2005, Fran Schumer, "JERSEY: In Princeton, Taking On Harvard's Fuss About Women," New York Times, 19 June (retrieved 18 Aug. 2009):"Half of me is depressed
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tough love »
The compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures, to attempt to improve someone's behavior.
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