THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
Have a sweet tooth
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
To have a strong liking for sweet foods.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- I have a sweet tooth, so I always look at the dessert menu.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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I ________, so I always look at the dessert menu.
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Have a sweet tooth — To have a strong liking for sweet foods.
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To have a strong liking for sweet foods.
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When to use it
Use it conversationally when talking about food preferences, especially desserts, sweets or chocolate.
More examples in context
- My brother has a sweet tooth and enjoys baking biscuits.
- If your guests have a sweet tooth, they may enjoy these little fruit tarts.
Usage note
Use a sweet tooth in the singular, even though people have many teeth. It describes a preference, not a dental condition.
A short conversation
A: Would you prefer cheese or a dessert after dinner?
B: Dessert, please. I have a sweet tooth.
A: There is a small slice of lemon cake left.
One more practice question
What would someone with a sweet tooth typically enjoy?
A. Sweet foods such as cakes or chocolates.
B. Only savoury foods and no sweet foods at all.
Check your answer
A. The idiom describes a liking for sweetness.
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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.