Beskriva Människor - Smak & Vilja

Utforska engelska idiomer som relaterar till smak och vilja, inklusive "kaninhål" och "kärleksarbete".

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to [have|get] {one's} (own|) way [Fras]

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

Ex: Jane was known for having her own way in relationships , always setting her own terms and expectations , which sometimes caused conflicts but also ensured her independence and happiness .

to {not} be (caught|seen) dead [Fras]

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

Ex: Mike was a tech geek and would n't be seen dead using an outdated smartphone model .

{one's} cup of tea [Fras]

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

Ex: Classical music is just not my cup of tea .

to [be] {one's} scene [Fras]

to be something that one is interested in

Ex: Going to the beach is definitely my scene. I love the sound of the waves and the feeling of the sun on my skin.

to [be] in for a treat [Fras]

to tell someone that they are really about to enjoy something

Ex: If you have n't tried the new restaurant in town yet , you 're in for a treat .

at {one's} pleasure [Fras]

used for saying that someone can do something whenever and however they want

Ex: The books in the library are available for checkout at their pleasure .

labor of love [Fras]

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

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

to [feast] {one's} eyes on {sb/sth} [Fras]

to observe someone or something with a great sense of pleasure or fulfillment

Ex: The art gallery was full of stunning paintings, and I couldn't help but feast my eyes on each one.

rabbit hole [Substantiv]

kaninhål

Ex: Lisa found herself down the rabbit hole of social media , endlessly scrolling through feeds , liking posts , and following new accounts , unable to break free from the addictive nature of online platforms .

Lisa befann sig i sociala mediers kaninhål, rullade oändligt genom flöden, gillade inlägg och följde nya konton, oförmögen att bryta sig loss från de onlineplattformars beroendeframkallande natur.

to [do] as {sb} [please] [Fras]

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

Ex: They will do as they please , unburdened by societal expectations .

to [do] {one's} own thing [Fras]

to do whatever makes one happy or satisfied, without caring about other's opinions

Ex: Despite the pressure to conform , she chose to do her own thing and started her own business , which became a great success .

to [turn] {one's} [nose] up [Fras]

to turn something down because one believes that it is not satisfactory enough

Ex: David 's snobby colleagues would often turn their noses up at his ideas during meetings , dismissing them without even considering their merit .

to [have] an eye for {sth} [Fras]

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

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to [make|pull] a [face] at {sb/sth} [Fras]

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

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to [scratch] (the|this|that) itch [Fras]

to fulfill one's need or desire for something

Ex: Jake had a lifelong fascination with history , and he finally decided to scratch the itch by traveling to historical sites around the world .

{sb} (can|could) take it or leave it [Mening]

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

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

too much like hard work [Fras]

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

Ex: 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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