Meaning
Hard work done for pleasure, not reward.
Primary Function
Passion project description.
Communicative Purpose
To explain unpaid effort driven by passion.
Pattern
a labour of love
Core Structure
a labour of love
Função primária
Passion project description.
Propósito comunicativo
To explain unpaid effort driven by passion.
Situações de gatilho
Hobbies, volunteer work, starting a business.
Contextos
Arts, community projects, personal side ventures.
Padrão
a labour of love
Estrutura central
a labour of love
Slots de substituição
none
Colocados típicos
- was
- truly
- became
Substituições comuns
- a passion project
Erros comuns
a labour of work
Similar / contraste
a work of heart
Interferências
Not about childbirth.
Família do chunk
- Effort-motivation idioms
Nuance
Warm, heartfelt.
Efeito pragmático
Evokes admiration for dedication.
Dica de memória
Restoring an old car with affection.
Nota
This expression is often used to describe activities that require significant effort but are driven by passion rather than financial gain.
Upgrade path
an endeavour pursued for intrinsic satisfaction (formal)
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