Have a sweet tooth

Have a sweet tooth

Do you like eating cakes, candy and other sweet-tasting food? If you do, then you can say you have a sweet tooth.

The idiom 'have a sweet tooth' is typically used to describe someone who has a great fondness or craving for sweet foods, such as chocolate, candy, cakes, and other desserts. It does not necessarily mean that the person eats these foods all the time, but rather they have a strong preference for them. The phrase originates from the idea that the 'tooth' used for eating sweets is the one that is the happiest or most satisfied. It's a playful and informal way to express one's love for sweet treats.

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My sister definitely has a sweet tooth. Every time we go shopping, she spends an age in the candy aisle, trying to decide which chocolates or candies to buy. She just can't resist those sweet treats.

You know John has a sweet tooth, right? He's always the first one to dive into the dessert menu at any restaurant. He can't finish a meal without something sweet to satisfy his craving.

I realized I had a sweet tooth when I was a child. I remember always wanting a dessert after dinner, no matter how full I was. My parents used to joke that I had an extra stomach just for sweets.

My grandmother always satisfied her sweet tooth with a piece of fruit instead of a sugary dessert. She said it was her secret to staying healthy while still indulging in her love for sweet-tasting foods.

My friend has a real sweet tooth and loves baking. She's always trying out new dessert recipes and sharing her sweet creations with us.

Don't leave the cookie jar near Sam, he has a sweet tooth and won't be able to resist.

Having a sweet tooth can be challenging when trying to stick to a healthy diet. However, there are plenty of sweet, yet healthy options to satisfy those cravings.

If you have a sweet tooth, the holidays can be a dangerous time with all the tempting cookies, cakes, and candies around.

I don't have a sweet tooth like my sister. I prefer savory foods and rarely crave anything sweet.

Despite having a sweet tooth, my dentist always praises me for having good teeth. I guess I'm lucky in that respect.

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