Phrase guide

no love lost

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Mutual dislike or animosity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, uncountable

Examples

  • There was no love lost between the two opponents.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Icelandic: vera fátt með — dislike
  • Icelandic: það er ekki ástinni fyrir að fara — dislike