LIKES AND DISLIKES
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Likes and dislikes
LIKES AND DISLIKES
Study the language for talking about likes and dislikes.
ENJOY SOMETHING A LOT
- be in your element
She’s really in her element at parties. - adore
I adore chocolate. I could live on it. - have a passion for something
From a very early stage, he had a passion for fast cars.
LIKE SOMETHING / DOING SOMETHING
- to be into something
I know she’s really into sports, so I’d thought I’d ask her to come skiing with us. - something goes down well with somebody
At present, military action would not go well with the public. - be fond of something
He had always been fond of drinking at lunchtime, perhaps too fond. - be keen on something
I’m quite keen on the idea of having a fancy dress party. - appeal to somebody
I’m sure this delightful book will appeal to children of all ages. - have a soft spot for something
She’s always had a soft spot for you.
DON'T LIKE SOMETHING / DOING SOMETHING
- not be somebody’s cup of tea
Nolan’s films are not exactly my cup of tea - don’t think much of something
The hotel was okay, though I didn’t think much of the food. - not take kindly to
Nancy doesn’t take kindly to being corrected. - go off
I used to drink tea all the time, but I’ve gone off it lately.Â
HATE SOMETHING / DOING SOMETHING
- can’t stand
We used to be quite good friends but now I can’t stand her. - loathe
I really loathe it when people make promises and then don’t keep them. - detest
I detest any form of cruelty towards animals.Â
Use the language from this lesson to talk about your likes and dislikes.