take+a+liking+to
41take\ a\ shine\ to — v. phr. slang (smb./smth) To have or show a quick liking for. He took a shine to his new teacher the very first day. Compare: take a fancy to …
42take a shine to — have or show a quick liking for someone Her daughter took a shine to her new teacher and is very happy at school now. Digest 16/2002 (smb/smth) to like someone spontaneously; to develop a fondness for someone or something without the help of… …
43take to — 1》 begin or fall into the habit of. 2》 form a liking for. ↘develop an ability for. 3》 go to (a place) to escape danger. → take …
44take by storm — {v. phr.} 1. To capture by a sudden or very bold attack. * /The army did not hesitate. They took the town by storm./ 2. To win the favor or liking of; make (a group of people) like or believe you. * /The comic took the audience by storm./ * /John …
45take by storm — {v. phr.} 1. To capture by a sudden or very bold attack. * /The army did not hesitate. They took the town by storm./ 2. To win the favor or liking of; make (a group of people) like or believe you. * /The comic took the audience by storm./ * /John …
46take against — verb a) To stop liking someone. Become unfriendly. b) He took against me when I was promoted over him …
47take\ by\ storm — v. phr. 1. To capture by a sudden or very bold attack. The army did not hesitate. they took the town by storm. 2. To win the favor or liking of; make (a group of people) like or believe you. The comic took the audience by storm. John gave Jane so …
48take\ smth\ by\ storm — v. phr. 1. To capture by a sudden or very bold attack. The army did not hesitate. they took the town by storm. 2. To win the favor or liking of; make (a group of people) like or believe you. The comic took the audience by storm. John gave Jane so …
49take a shine to — informal develop a liking for. → shine …
50take a shine to — inf idi to develop a strong liking for (a person) …
