labor of love

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A task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement; an altruistic work or undertaking

Writing a textbook has become more a labor of love than a money-making enterprise, wrote the professor, because of the peculiar way the books are now marketed.

productive work performed voluntarily without material reward or compensation
labour of love
Alternative spelling of labor of love
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