Cupboard love

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Underlying Motive

Cupboard love indicates a deceptive affection to gain favors or material goods. Slide

She lavished him with attention, but it was just cupboard love for his inheritance.

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Not Genuine

The affection is temporary and not from the heart; it disappears once the goal is reached. Slide

He's so sweet to me when he needs a ride, a classic case of cupboard love.

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Common Usage

It's typically used for humorous or critical commentary on someone's conspicuously strategic affection. Slide

My cat only comes to me for cuddles when she hears the food tin, total cupboard love!

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