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.

Other phrases about:

beat feet

To flee or run

I'm history

I'm leaving

zip along

1. Used when someone or something moves very quickly.

2. Used when one starts moving or leaves promptly.

 

leave someone at the altar

To abandon someone you was going to marry at the wedding ceremony just before it is supposed to happen

get out while the getting is good

To leave at a favorable moment

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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Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

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The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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