cupboard love
US /ˈkʌb.ərd ˌlʌv/
UK /ˈkʌb.ərd ˌlʌv/
1.
amore interessato, amore per convenienza
affection shown only to get something in return, especially food
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Her sudden affection for her aunt was just cupboard love, as she knew her aunt had cookies.
Il suo affetto improvviso per la zia era solo amore interessato, poiché sapeva che la zia aveva dei biscotti.
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The cat only comes to me for cupboard love when it's hungry.
Il gatto viene da me solo per amore interessato quando ha fame.