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sweet tooth — a love of sweet food

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

Pattern: have a sweet tooth

In use

  • 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

Common mistake

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

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