Idiom: a labor of love
Meaning
Idiom: a labor of love
- work that you do because you really enjoy it
Example sentences
— Most people hate it but organizing my closet is a labor of love for me.
— I actually lost money with my pottery business but it was a labor of love and now I still do it as a hobby.
— Painting the house took six months but it was a labor of love.
— For me, cooking is a labor of love but my wife hates it.
— I work as an accountant for my job but furniture-making is a labor of love for me.
— I dreaded working as an attorney but owning a yoga studio has been a labor of love.
— Don't try to please your parents—find a job that's a labor of love.
Synonyms
- leisurely pursuit
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