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To like something

like

verb

to enjoy doing something, or to feel that someone or something is pleasant or attractive

love

noun

used about things, ideas, places etc

adore

verb

to like something very much

love

verb

to like or enjoy something very much

dig

verb

to like something. This word was used a lot by hippies in the 1960s

not be averse to something

to like or enjoy something, especially something that other people think is bad or harmful

can’t get enough of something

to like something very much and want a lot of it

like the sound of something

to be pleased by something that you have heard or read

be one for (doing) something

to like or enjoy something very much

eat it up

to like something so much that you want to hear or see more

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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wane

getting smaller, weaker, or less important

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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