In everyday conversation, we often use some common expressions showing our likes and dislikes. The most common expressions for likes are– I like it very much, I like it a lot, It is my favourite, etc. these expressions have become a cliche. You may not impress your audience with these expressions. So, in this post, I present 40+ native English expressions. According to the degree or intensity of your likes and dislikes, you may use these phrases appropriately in different situations.
If You Love Something (High Degree of Likeness)
You may use the following expression and phrases to show your likes with high intensity.
- Monica is crazy about that tall guy.
- My mother adores my daughter, Zara.
- I adore cloudy weather in the summer.
- My brother Jimmy is mad about the electronic guitar.
- I love eating Indian food, especially Biryani.
- I like nothing in front of Irani Tea.
- My mom really loves vegetables.
- Seema is a big fan of Messi
- She is a big fan of watching Turkey Drama
If you Like Something a lot
- My sister is fond of apple juice.
- My friend Lara likes playing skate a lot.
- My dad likes Fried-Dal very much.
- My students really enjoy my English Class.
- Adil’s Friend, Smith is fond of a cricket match.
- What I really enjoy is going to the supermarket on Sunday.
- My absolute indoor game is Chess.
- Morning walk in the park really makes me feel happy.
- I am keen on chocolate coffee.
- I quite like spicy food, it’s my thing.
If You Just Like Something
- Our group likes going to the cinema on holiday
- He quite likes cooking food.
- KFC is okay/fine
- The Italian restaurant at the city corner is alright.
- How is it? coffee is my favorite but this pizza is not bad.
If you either like or dislike something
In daily talk, some situations come where we are in middle position ( neither we like nor dislike something) in that case we may use these following expressions
- Both are the same for me.
- I don’t really care either way.
- It’s all the same to me
- I don’t mind making your bed at all.
- I am not bothered either way about where you go.
Talking About low-level Dislikes
- I am not keen on a romantic movie
- I don’t like cricket match so much.
- Flying kite isn’t my thing.
- They are not massive keen on a language course
- Spending hours sitting on the Dhaba is not exactly my thing.
- I don’t have a stronger opinion about this book
- I can take it or leave it.
If You Don’t Like Something
- Maria doesn’t like cooking
- My brother is not very fond of doing homework
- My dad is not a big fan of the football match
- I don’t like the outdoor game at all.
- I can’t stand your supervisor.
- My wife can’t bear washing in a dirty kitchen
- I hate Indian dirty streets.
- I really hate the negative people
- Chain smoker at public place drives me crazy, I strongly hate such people
- I have no time for them
- I really dislike such company.
Note: The degree of likes and dislikes may vary according to the tone of the speaker in a conversation. These expressions are not limited. The form of the sentence may be changed by adding other phrases or idioms. Keep learning….All the best!