labor of love

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Meaning · English

A task done with great care and dedication, often without expectation of reward.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một nhiệm vụ được thực hiện với sự chăm sóc và cống hiến lớn

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Literally: work of love
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

She spent years writing her novel, a labor of love.

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “labor of love” mean?

A task done with great care and dedication, often without expectation of reward. Literally: work of love

Is “labor of love” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.