the L-bomb

the L-bomb

An expression of romantic love for another, especially when said unexpectedly and/or for the first time. Usually used in the phrase "drop the L-bomb." We'd only been dating for a couple of months when he dropped the L-bomb on me. I was so shocked that all I could think to say back was, "Thank you!"
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • drop in
  • drop in(to) (something)
  • drop in for a chat
  • do wonders
  • up and
  • up and (do something)
  • up and did
  • up and leave, go, etc.
  • be hit for six
  • be in for a shock
References in periodicals archive
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