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
Emanuele-Italian
Viator-Late Roman
TeÓDulote-O-dhoo-loSpanish
Hollis['hɔlis]
ÉMilee-MEELFrench
Agostinho-Portuguese