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Puppy love
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a young person's strong, yet brief feeling of love toward someone
What is the origin of the idiom "puppy love" and when to use it?
The phrase is thought to have originated in the 19th century, when it was used to describe the love between a young boy and his dog. The phrase is now used in a more general sense to describe any young person's first romantic relationship. It is typically used to describe the early stages of romantic interest or attraction, especially among young people. It emphasizes the youthful and naive nature of the relationship, highlighting the lack of maturity or depth.
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Many people look back on their teenage crushes as puppy love.
The summer camp romance was a classic case of puppy love.
Their puppy love was sweet, but it didn’t survive the test of time.
Their puppy love quickly faded as they grew older and went their separate ways.
He reminisced about his first puppy love with a smile, knowing it was just a phase.
