Restoring this old car is a labor of love for my father.
labor of love
idiomA task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement; an altruistic work or undertaking.
Origin
disputed originCalque of Koine Greek κόπου τῆς ἀγάπης (kópou tês agápēs), from the New Testament epistles 1 Thessalonians and Hebrews
She spent months writing her novel without a publisher, viewing the entire project as a labor of love.
The architect dedicated years to the restoration of the historic chapel, treating the meticulous project as a true labor of love.
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first love
The thing, place, or activity of which one is fondest; one's most fundamental interest or attachment.
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for the love of the game
Doing something for one's own enjoyment or other intrinsic desire to do so; not for other reasons such as money or other ulterior motives.
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labour the point
To continue to discuss or explain something excessively or repetitively to the point that it may bore or annoy the listener.
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love at first sight
an instantaneous attraction
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love away
To resolve conflicts and emotional pain through love and intimacy.
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love buzz
The feeling of love, butterflies in your stomach.
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love goggles
Blindness to criticism or objectivity directed at a person with whom one is in love.
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love muscle
the heart