Lingo

Taste & Will

11 Words

6m

1.
{not} be (caught|seen) dead
Phrase

used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

Amy was passionate about environmental conservation and wouldn't be caught dead using single-use plastic products.

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2.
{one's} cup of tea
Phrase

a type of activity, subject, etc. that one is very good at or enjoys very much

Classical music is just not my cup of tea.

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3.
[be] in for a treat
Phrase

to tell someone that they are really about to enjoy something

If you haven't tried the new restaurant in town yet, you're in for a treat.Their menu is amazing and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting.

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4.
labor of love
Phrase

a task that is done only for the sake of one's pleasure and not for any rewards of any kind

Writing her novel was a labor of love, and she didn’t mind the long hours spent on it.

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5.
rabbit hole
Noun

a situation marked by complexity, confusion, or strangeness, which is often difficult to escape from

Let's avoid that particular rabbit hole and consider a broader and more unsettling point.

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6.
[do] as {sb} [please]
Phrase

to perform any activity in the way that one prefers, paying no attention to what others might say or think about one

She always does as she pleases, without worrying about others' opinions.

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7.
[have] an eye for {sth}
Phrase

to naturally be good at noticing, judging, or appreciating something, particularly a thing's value or a person's talents

Susan has a keen eye for detail, so each dress is beautifully finished off.

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8.
[make|pull] a [face] at {sb/sth}
Phrase

to alter one's facial expression in response to someone or something, often to convey emotions such as dislike, disgust, or mockery

As the student opened his textbook to a difficult math problem, he couldn't help but make a face at the challenging equations.

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9.
[scratch] (the|this|that) itch
Phrase

to fulfill one's need or desire for something

After months of studying, I have a strong desire to dance.I'm going to scratch this itch and take a salsa class.

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10.
{sb} (can|could) take it or leave it
content.sentence

used to say that someone is indifferent about having, eating, seeing, or doing something

Alex was offered a job opportunity, but it's not something he's passionate about.He could take it or leave it.

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11.
too much like hard work
Phrase

(of an activity) too time consuming or requiring a lot of effort to be done or completed

Cleaning the entire house by herself felt too much like hard work for Emily, so she decided to hire a professional cleaning service.

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