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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