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take a shine to

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take a shine to somebody

to like someone immediately Amy took a shine to Nick, but her friends weren't so sure he was the right guy for her.

See also: shine, take

take a shine to somebody

  (informal)

to like someone immediately I think Andrew has taken a bit of a shine to our new member of staff.

See also: shine, take

take a shine to

Informal

To like spontaneously.

See also: shine, take