Phrase guide

take a shine to

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To become fond of something or someone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

Examples

  • He took a shine to jazz.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: take a cotton to, take a fancy to, take a liking to, take a shining to

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: polubić — Translations