I have to love you and leave you

I have to love you and leave you

I have enjoyed your company, but now I must leave. A lighthearted way to say goodbye to someone. I'm afraid I have to love you and leave you, but it was wonderful catching up! Let's get together again soon.
See also: and, have, leave, love
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ˌlove you and ˈleave you

(spoken, humorous) used to say that you must go, although you would like to stay longer: Well, time to love you and leave you I’m afraid.
See also: and, leave, love
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • love you and leave you
  • on the way out
  • on the/(one's) way out
  • be on the way out
  • leave (someone or something) in peace
  • leave in peace
  • leave someone in peace
  • fly out
  • in the dust, leave someone
  • leave (someone or something) in the dust