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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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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

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to one's liking

making one feel extremely satisfied or fulfilled

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to make a fuss over sb/sth

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

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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

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to love sb/sth to death

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

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to live and breathe sth

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

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to knock one's socks off

to make someone become impressed

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to float one's boat

to find something interesting, exciting, or appealing

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to beat a path to one's door

to have an intense desire to get something from someone or buy something from them

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to be wild about sb/sth

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

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to be meat and drink to sb

(of an activity) to make one feel great joy

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the apple of one's eye

a person that one loves and adores the most

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after one's own heart

used to describe someone who shares the same qualities, preferences, or values as the person being referred to, often expressing approval or admiration for their similar mindset or behavior

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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

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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

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like a moth to a flame

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

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to carry a torch for sb/sth

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

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vested interest

one's personal benefit or financial gain in a situation one is involved in

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heart and soul

with one's whole being

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to have a field day

to get a lot of pleasure and enjoyment out of something

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