Meaning trap
fancy
feel like having or doing
to feel that you would like something or would like to do something
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Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
feel like having or doing
to feel that you would like something or would like to do something
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Do you fancy a cup of tea?general
- I don't really fancy going out tonight, to be honest.general
Fix the pattern
Pattern: fancy + noun / fancy + -ing
WrongDo you fancy to go out tonight?
RightDo you fancy going out tonight?
'Fancy' is followed by -ing or a noun, never 'to + verb'.
Patternfancy + noun / fancy + -ing
Don't confuse it
Different from 'fancy' meaning to be attracted to someone ('He fancies her').