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Opisywanie Ludzi - Interest

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English idioms used to Describe People
to [take] a shine to {sb/sth}

to start having feelings of attachment or fascination toward someone or something

Ex: Mark takes a shine to the new restaurant in town and becomes a regular customer, trying out various dishes from their menu.
to {one's} liking

making one feel extremely satisfied or fulfilled

Ex: The new house was decorated to Ellen's liking, with a blend of modern and rustic elements that matched her style perfectly.
to [make] a fuss over {sb/sth}

to give someone or something an excessive amount of care or affection

Ex: Whenever Sarah visits, Grandma always makes a fuss over her, showering her with affection and cooking her favorite meals.
to [make] a beeline for {sb/sth}

to go directly and quickly towards someone or something, typically with a clear and focused intention, often without any delays or distractions along the way

Ex: Whenever the teacher enters the classroom, the students make a beeline for her to ask questions and seek guidance.
to [love] {sb/sth} to death

to have a strong sense of care or affection for someone or something

Ex: Mark loves his vintage car to death and spends hours polishing and maintaining it.
to [live] and [breathe] {sth}

to focus all of one's time on a particular activity one is extremely passionate about

Ex: He lives and breathes technology, constantly staying updated with the latest trends.
to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off

to make someone become impressed

Ex: The new book is blowing my socks off.The story is so engaging and the characters are so well-developed, I can't put it down.
to [float] {one's} boat

to find something interesting, exciting, or appealing

Ex: If you enjoy solving puzzles and riddles, this escape room experience will float your boat.
to [beat] a path to {one's} door

to have an intense desire to get something from someone or buy something from them

Ex: The renowned doctor's expertise in her field is so well-known that patients beat a path to her door from all over the world, seeking her advice and treatment.
to [be] wild about {sb/sth}

to have a strong sense of love or desire for someone or something

Ex: I am wild about my new car.It's so much fun to drive, and it's really beautiful.
to [be] meat and drink to {sb}

(of an activity) to make one feel great joy

Ex: Since she was a child, singing has been meat and drink to Maria - she loves performing and has a beautiful voice.
the [apple] of {one's} (eye|eyes)

a person that one loves and adores the most

Ex: The little puppy became the apple of her eye as soon as she laid eyes on it.
after {one's} own heart

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

Ex: This cozy little café is after my own heart.
to [eat], [sleep] and [breathe] {sth}

to be completely dedicated or obsessed with a particular activity, interest, or topic, to the point where it dominates a person's thoughts, actions, and daily life

Ex: When he was training for the marathon, running was everything to Mark - he ate, slept, and breathed running for months leading up to the race.
to [get] a taste for {sth}

to develop a liking or preference for something after experiencing or trying it, often suggesting an increased desire or enjoyment for that particular thing

Ex: Janet got a taste for cooking when she took a cooking class.
like a moth to a flame

used to refer to a person who is irresistibly attracted to someone or something

Ex: Mary was like a moth to a flame when it came to shopping.She loved to buy new things.
to [carry] a torch for {sb/sth}

to feel really passionate about or interested in a particular person or thing

Ex: John still carries a torch for Mary, even though they broke up years ago.
vested interest
vested interest
[Rzeczownik]

a personal reason for involvement in a situation, especially when connected to financial or other gain

interes osobisty, interes nabyty

interes osobisty, interes nabyty

Ex: Politicians often protect their own vested interests.

Politycy często chronią swoje własne interesy.

heart and soul

with one's whole being

Ex: She pursued her dream of becoming an artist with her whole heart and soul.
to [have] a field day

to get a lot of pleasure and enjoyment out of something

Ex: When the news broke about the celebrity scandal, the paparazzi had a field day - they swarmed the scene and took countless photos.
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