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Take a Shine To

Becoming fond of something; or to like something quickly

Etymology:

  • This particular idiom is considered to be an American idiom that emerged in 1880s from the phrase “to shine up to someone”. This phrase meant that your nice behavior really attracted someone that he or she might have become fond of you. Thus, they’d be starting to ‘take a shine’ to you due to your unique personality traits and aspects.
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Abigail is taking a shine to astronomy these days.

Submitted on February 25, 2019

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prendre un éclat pour

Shine a ghlacadh chun

擦亮

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1 Comment
  • robh.58708
    Any root in the literal translation of "shine/taitníonn" in Irish also meaning to taking a liking to?
    LikeReply 13 years ago
    • Cáitín
      I thought so too. The Irish word for shine also means ‘enjoy’ so it would make sense to take a shine to something/someone you like/enjoy
      LikeReply2 years ago

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