Describing People - Taste & Will

Explore English idioms that relate to taste and will, including "rabbit hole" and "labor of love".

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Describing People

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 .

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Ex: Mike was a tech geek and would n't be seen dead using an outdated smartphone model .

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

Ex: Adventure sports have always been her cup of tea .

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 .

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

Ex: You may use the guest room at your pleasure .

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

Ex: Their efforts to renovate the house were a true labor of love , as they did n’t expect any profit .

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.

something that a person finds so interesting that they cannot let go of it

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 .

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

Ex: The artist does as he pleases , creating unconventional and thought-provoking artwork .

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

Ex: From a young age , he had a strong independent spirit and always did his own thing , refusing to be influenced by others ' opinions .

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

Ex: Ryan will turn his nose up at any food that contains onions , no matter how delicious it may be .

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 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 .

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.

(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 .