Meaning of the word "labor of love" in English

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labor of love

US /ˈleɪbər əv lʌv/
UK /ˈleɪbər əv lʌv/
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Idiom

a task or project undertaken for pleasure, not for money or reward

Example:
Restoring this old car has been a real labor of love for him.
Writing this book was a labor of love, taking years to complete.