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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: He seems to have taken a shine to vintage watches lately.
to {one's} liking

making one feel extremely satisfied or fulfilled

Ex: You can adjust the settings to your liking.
to [make] a fuss over {sb/sth}

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

Ex: The hotel staff made a fuss over every guest.
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: He made a beeline for the exit when the meeting ended.
to [love] {sb/sth} to death

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

Ex: We love this neighborhood to death.
to [live] and [breathe] {sth}

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

Ex: When she started her business, she lived and breathed it for months.
to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off

to make someone become impressed

Ex: Wait until you see the view it'll knock your socks off.
to [float] {one's} boat

to find something interesting, exciting, or appealing

Ex: Reality shows don't float my boat, but my sister loves them.
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 chef's pasta is so good that diners beat a path to his door.
to [be] wild about {sb/sth}

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

Ex: My grandmother is wild about gardening.
to [be] meat and drink to {sb}

(of an activity) to make one feel great joy

Ex: Negotiating tough deals is meat and drink to their manager.
the [apple] of {one's} (eye|eyes)

a person that one loves and adores the most

Ex: He treats his vintage car like the apple of his eye.
after {one's} own heart

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

Ex: The quiet countryside life is after their 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: She eats, sleeps, and breathes fashion.
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: She got a taste for success and wanted more.
like a moth to a flame

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

Ex: Fans rushed toward the celebrity like moths to a flame.
to [carry] a torch for {sb/sth}

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

Ex: She clearly carries a torch for old films.
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: She accused the politician of acting out of vested interest.

Politycy często chronią swoje własne interesy.

heart and soul

with one's whole being

Ex: He thanked them heart and soul for their kindness.
to [have] a field day

to get a lot of pleasure and enjoyment out of something

Ex: My dog had a field day in the muddy garden.
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