Take a fancy to somebody/something
verb phrase
To start liking someone or something suddenly, but often temporarily.
John suddenly took a fancy to classical music.
Often appears as...
- take a sudden fancy to
- take a temporary fancy to
verb phrase
To start liking someone or something suddenly, but often temporarily.
John suddenly took a fancy to classical music.
Often appears as...
- take a sudden fancy to
- take a temporary fancy to
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Interest
The phrase often suggests a fleeting attraction that might not last long.
She took a fancy to surfing during vacation, but quickly lost interest later.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Attraction
It highlights the spontaneous nature of the attraction, without previous intention.
Out of nowhere, he took a fancy to oil painting.
Pro Tip 3/3Whimsical Choice
The phrase can be used to describe a choice made on a whim, rather than a deep-seated preference.
On her walk home, she took a fancy to a stray kitten and decided to keep it.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Interest
The phrase often suggests a fleeting attraction that might not last long.
She took a fancy to surfing during vacation, but quickly lost interest later.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Attraction
It highlights the spontaneous nature of the attraction, without previous intention.
Out of nowhere, he took a fancy to oil painting.
Pro Tip 3/3Whimsical Choice
The phrase can be used to describe a choice made on a whim, rather than a deep-seated preference.
On her walk home, she took a fancy to a stray kitten and decided to keep it.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Interest
The phrase often suggests a fleeting attraction that might not last long.
She took a fancy to surfing during vacation, but quickly lost interest later.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Attraction
It highlights the spontaneous nature of the attraction, without previous intention.
Out of nowhere, he took a fancy to oil painting.
Pro Tip 3/3Whimsical Choice
The phrase can be used to describe a choice made on a whim, rather than a deep-seated preference.
On her walk home, she took a fancy to a stray kitten and decided to keep it.
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