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Grammar fix

sweet tooth

a love of sweet food

a strong liking for sweet things like puddings, cakes and sweets

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I've got such a sweet tooth — I can never say no to dessert.food
  • He hasn't got a sweet tooth, so get him something savoury.food

Fix the pattern

Pattern: have a sweet tooth

Saying 'sweet teeth' — it stays singular even though it's about a habit.

Patternhave a sweet tooth

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