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
Salvadorsahl-bah-DHORSpanish
Septimus-Ancient Roman
Phaidra-Greek Mythology
Sridevi-Indian, Telugu, Tamil
Hank[hæŋk]
Howard['hauəd]