sweet tooth — a love of sweet food
expressionB1common
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.