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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 start having feelings of attachment or fascination toward someone or something

Ex: takes a shine to the new restaurant in town and becomes a regular customer , trying out various dishes from their menu .
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making one feel extremely satisfied or fulfilled

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

Ex: Whenever Sarah visits , Grandma makes a fuss over her, showering her with affection and cooking her favorite meals .
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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 make a beeline for her to ask questions and seek guidance .
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to have a strong sense of care or affection for someone or something

Ex: loves his vintage car to death and spends hours polishing and maintaining it .
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to focus all of one's time on a particular activity one is extremely passionate about

Ex: lives and breathes technology, constantly staying updated with the latest trends .
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to make someone become impressed

Ex: The new book blowing my socks off.
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to find something interesting, exciting, or appealing

Ex: If you enjoy solving puzzles and riddles , this escape room experience float your boat.
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to have an intense desire to get something from someone or buy something from them

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

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(of an activity) to make one feel great joy

Ex: Playing was meat and drink to John.
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a person that one loves and adores the most

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

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

Ex: got a taste for cooking when she took a cooking class .
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used to refer to a person who is irresistibly attracted to someone or something

Ex: Mary like a moth to a flame when it came to shopping .
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to feel really passionate about or interested in a particular person or thing

Ex: John carries a torch for Mary, even though they broke up years ago .
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one's personal benefit or financial gain in a situation one is involved in

Ex: The board of directors had vested interest in the company 's profits , so they voted to increase the price of the company 's stock .
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with one's whole being

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to get a lot of pleasure and enjoyment out of something

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