Describing People - Interest

Dive into English idioms regarding interests, like "heart and soul" and "like a moth to a flame".

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to [take] a shine to {sb/sth} [phrase]

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

Ex: As soon as they met , Emily took a shine to her new neighbor , Jane , and they quickly became close friends .

to {one's} liking [phrase]

making one feel extremely satisfied or fulfilled

Ex: The conference organizers made sure to provide a range of workshop sessions to cater to each participant's liking and professional interests.

to [make] a fuss over {sb/sth} [phrase]

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

Ex: Over the years , Mary has made a fuss over her garden , taking care of each plant and making sure they grow well .

to [make] a beeline for {sb/sth} [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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

Ex: Jenny loves her cat to death and showers it with affection and care every day .

to [live] and [breathe] {sth} [phrase]

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

Ex: The chef lives and breathes cooking , always experimenting with new recipes .

to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off [phrase]

to make someone become impressed

Ex: That movie knocked my socks off .

to [float] {one's} boat [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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} [phrase]

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

Ex: Ever since he met Emily , he has been wild about her - he ca n't stop thinking about her and loves spending time with her .

to [be] meat and drink to {sb} [phrase]

(of an activity) to make one feel great joy

Ex: Playing video games was meat and drink to John .

the [apple] of {one's} (eye|eyes) [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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

Ex: That restaurant is after my own heart — everything on the menu is healthy .

to [eat], [sleep] and [breathe] {sth} [phrase]

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

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to [get] a taste for {sth} [phrase]

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: I never thought I would like hiking , but after I got a taste for it , I started going on hikes every weekend .

like a moth to a flame [phrase]

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

Ex: For many people , social media is like a moth to a flame - they ca n't resist checking their phones and scrolling through their feeds , even if it 's not productive or healthy .

to [carry] a torch for {sb/sth} [phrase]

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

Ex: Ever since he was a child , Mark had carried a torch for music .

vested interest [noun]

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

Ex: The workers have a vested interest in the company 's success .

heart and soul [phrase]

with one's whole being

Ex: The team played with heart and soul , determined to win the championship .

to [have] a field day [phrase]

to get a lot of pleasure and enjoyment out of something

Ex: The kids are having a field day at the amusement park , laughing and screaming on the rides .

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