Idioms beginning with L
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Meaning: love someone very much
Example: He is prepared to do anything for her, go to any extent. He loves her to death. Read more ➺
Meaning: a task done for the pleasure of doing it, not for gains or rewards
Example: Every morning, he dusted, cleaned and wound up the old grandfather clock that he had inherited as a family heirloom. It was truly a labour of love. Read more ➺
Meaning: Abandon a fiancé or fiancée just before the wedding ceremony.
Example: She was left at the altar after the groom changed his mind minutes before the vows. Read more ➺
Meaning: Allow emotions or feelings to influence decisions more than logic or reason.
Example: She let her heart rule her head and forgave him even after multiple betrayals. Read more ➺
Meaning: someone, usually a man, who has a secret affair while being in a relationship
Example: I heard Bill had an affair with his wife's best friend! What a love rat he is! Read more ➺
Meaning: the person who is loved most by someone in all their life
Example: After having spent most of his life being single, he finally found the love of his life at the ripe old age of fifty. Read more ➺
Meaning: a home or place where two people who love each other live
Example: It was rumoured that the boss was having an illicit love affair with one of his subordinates. Apparently, he had set up a love nest a few blocks away from the office where they met everyday after work. Read more ➺
Meaning: showing lot of love or affection
Example: We had gone for lunch with our boss and his wife, but it was pretty awkward with a couple getting lovey-dovey a couple of tables away from us. Read more ➺
Meaning: To keep quiet and avoid attention, especially to escape danger or trouble.
Example: After the scandal, the politician decided to lie low until things calmed down. Read more ➺
Meaning: strong and immediate attraction to someone you have just met
Example: For Sarah and Samuel, it was love at first sight, and they have now decided to get married. Read more ➺
