Love 'em and leave 'em In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "love 'em and leave 'em", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mocha Phat calendar 2021-06-05 04:06

Meaning of Love 'em and leave 'em

Synonyms:

finish with (one)

Love 'em and leave 'em American phrase informal

"Em" is used as a short form of ‘them’, so it can also be phrased as "love them and leave them".

To seduce and make someone think you're in love with them (the fact is that you're not) then leave them

She seems like a nice girl, I think she's not the love 'em and leave 'em type of girl.

He's not serious with you, girl. He is the love- them-and-leave-them type.

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Grammar and Usage of Love 'em and leave 'em

Verb Forms

  • loves 'em and leaves 'em
  • loving 'em and leaving 'em
  • loved 'em and left 'em

Origin of Love 'em and leave 'em

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