no love lost
Meaning: mutual dislike; bad relations between people.
Language: English
Literally: no love lost
Category: Daily Life
Origin: Literary term from 1600s indicating lack of affection was irrelevant since none existed.
More idioms — Daily Life
- throw in the towel — to give up; to concede defeat.
- the real McCoy — the genuine article; something authentic and high quality.
- get a kick out of something — to enjoy something greatly; to find something amusing.
- run it up the flagpole — to test an idea; to present something for approval or feedback.
- Mad as a hatter — Completely eccentric or unhinged.
- To steal someone's thunder — To take credit for another's idea or upstage their big moment.
More English idioms
- take the plunge — to commit to something risky; to make a decisive move.
- a nose for something — a talent for finding or recognizing something; keen instinct.
- keep your chin up — to remain optimistic; to stay courageous during difficulty.
- pitter-patter of little feet — the sound of children running; anticipation of having babies.
- be in someone's shoes — to understand someone's perspective; to experience their situation.
- cry over spilled milk — to regret something past; useless to grieve over unchangeable events.
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