love-hate relationship



love-hate relationship

Fig. a relationship of any kind that involves both devotion and hatred. Tommy has a love-hate relationship with his teacher. Mostly, though, it's hate lately.
See also: relationship

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Melaina-Greek Mythology
Cecelia[si'si:ljə]
Capucineka-puy-SEENFrench
LazzaroLAHD-dzah-roItalian
Adisa-Western African, Yoruba
Evripidis-Greek