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
SaturnSA-tərn (English)Roman Mythology (Anglicized)
Jamshid-Persian, Persian Mythology
Lizbeth-English
Flavian-History
JamesonJAY-mi-sənEnglish
Tamaya-Native American, Quechua