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love nest

idiom
Meaning

A residence, especially a condominium or cabin, where a couple (particularly a newly cohabiting or married couple) can enjoy each other's company.


Examples
SIMPLE

They just moved into their new love nest.

CONTEXTUAL

After the wedding, the couple spent their first week together in a cozy mountain love nest.

COMPLEX

Hidden away from the city, the small cottage served as a private love nest for the newlyweds during their long summer retreat.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    feather one's nest

    To achieve benefits, especially financial ones, by taking advantage of the opportunities with which one is presented; to amass a comfortable amount of personal wealth; especially, to do so to a degree that involves venality.

  2. 02

    first love

    The thing, place, or activity of which one is fondest; one's most fundamental interest or attachment.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    hurrah's nest

    pandemonium (state of chaos and confusion).

  5. 05

    labor of love

    A task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement; an altruistic work or undertaking.

  6. 06

    leave the nest

    To leave home; to stop living with one's parents.

  7. 07

    love at first sight

    an instantaneous attraction

  8. 08

    love away

    To resolve conflicts and emotional pain through love and intimacy.

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