English idiom

have a sweet tooth

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Figurative meaning

To have a strong liking for sugary food.

Why this phrase?

A single tooth stands for a person's appetite, especially a strong preference for sweet food.

Example

“I can never resist dessert; I've always had a sweet tooth.”

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piping hot

Extremely hot, especially when describing freshly cooked food.

someone's bread and butter

the main source of someone's income or basic work

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