Imagine someone does something you do not like. Saying I don't like it or I don't like this can sound a little bit childish. So here are a couple of ways to say "I don't like it" more naturally.
I dislike it This is a formal way of saying "I don't like it". It is very direct and could cause offense to some people. Example: - Greta dislikes the taste of pistachio ice scream. - I dislike the way he talks to me.
I'm not into it Saying you are not into something is an informal way of saying that you do not find it interesting. Example: - James is not into football, he likes rugby. - I'm not into eating much bread with ham.
I'm not fond of it "To be fond of" means having a liking for or love of something or someone. So, not to be fond of something means you don't like it very much. It is also quite informal. Example: - Since Ben had the accident, he's not very fond of going skiing. - I'm not fond of combining purple with organe.
I'm not crazy about it This sentence is similar to the one above, "to not be fond of something" Example: - I don't think Tanya is crazy about working extra hours. - Pauline, I'm not crazy about this cake, it tastes strange.
I don't appreciate that This way of expressing dislike is great for professional and serious conversations, as well as for making polite requests. “To appreciate” means to be grateful for something, so what we are saying is “I am not grateful for this situation”. See? A lot more polite. Example: - I don't appreciate being shouted at in public. - Helen did not appreciate her gift, she thought it was inappropriate.
It doesn't tickle my fancy This is an idiom and it means to amuse, entertain, or appeal to someone; to stimulate someone’s imagination in a good way. So when we say something did not tickle our fancy, it means we did not find it appealing, funny or interesting. Example: - That comedian's sense of humour doesn't tickle their fancy. - I love that Halloween party concept but the idea of having blood everywhere doesn't tickle my fancy, it's a bit gross.
I'm disinterested in that We use this sentence if something simply does not interest us. Example: - My friends are all disinterested in politics. - Her boss is disinterested in her ideas.
That's not for me A neutral way of explaining that something does not appeal to you, that you are not interested. Example: - Everyone loves the series Lost but it's not for me. - The new fashion trend of high-wasted skirts is not for me.
I'm not a big fan of it To say "I'm not a big fan" is an idiomatic expression and it means we do not like something very much. Example: - I'm not a big fan of Apple. - Don't ask her to go to the Japanese restaurant! She's not a fan of sushi.
I'll pass This is a quick way of saying we are not interested in a suggestion. Example: - Do you want to come the pub? Nah, thanks, I'll pass. - Who wants to participate in this project? I have too much work right now, I'll pass.
There are a few alternative ways to replace the sentence I LIKE IT. Below are some that are being used commonly in daily conversations. You are about to learn new ways of expressing when you want to say "I like something...". You should learn them by heart so that they could be come up naturally in conversations.
I'm into it sử dụng khi bạn hứng thú với một hoạt động nào đó. Kelly is into yoga these days. Kelly rất hứng thú với yoga dạo gần đây.
I'm keen on it khi bạn hứng thú với cái gì đó và muốn học/hiểu thêm về nó. Little Mary is keen on learning French. Mary bé nhỏ muốn học tiếng Pháp.
I'm fond of it bạn đã thích điều gì đó từ rất lâu, hoặc có mối tình cảm đặc biệt với nó. William is very fond of his pet dog. William rất gắn bó với chú chó cưng của cậu ấy.
It appeals to me nghe có vẻ hay Settling in England appeals to me. Tôi thấy định cư ở Anh nghe có vẻ hay đấy.
It goes down well những người khác thích những gì bạn làm. The presentation went down well with the board of directors. Bài thuyết trình có vẻ đã chiếm được cảm tình của hội đồng giám đốc.
It's to my liking một cách trang trọng để nói "I like it." The tea is to my liking. It's perfect. Tôi rất thích trà. Nó thực sự hoàn hảo.
I'm partial to bạn rất thích cái gì đó, nó luôn là sở thích của bạn. Even though I'm on a diet; I'm partial to a piece of chocolate cake. Mặc dù tôi đang ăn kiêng, tôi không thể cưỡng lại được với bánh sô cô la.
I'm crazy/mad/passionate about bạn thực sự/ đặc biệt thích cái gì đó. Richard is crazy about Rock music. Richard mê đắm nhạc rock.
I'm attached to bạn thực sự gắn bó với điều gì và không muốn mất nó. I'm attached to my mobile phone. I always have it with me. Tôi rất gắn bó với điện thoại di động của mình. Lúc nào tôi cũng mang nó bên mình.
I'm addicted to say mê, nghiện - bạn rất thích cái gì đó và bạn không thể kiểm soát bản thân trước nó (thường được sử dụng với những thói quen xấu) John is addicted to smoking and can't break it. John nghiện hút thuốc và không thể thoát khỏi nó.
I've grown to like it bắt đầu thích cái gì đó (dù trước đó bạn không thích) I've grown to like eating cauliflower. Tôi bắt đầu thích ăn súp lơ.
I can't get enough of bạn rất thích cái gì đó, không bao giờ thấy đủ Peter can't get enough of his new Ipad. Peter không bao giờ cảm thấy đủ với cái Ipad mới của anh ấy.
I've got a soft spot for bạn thích ai đó hơn những người khác My father has got a soft spot for my younger sister. Bố tôi luôn có chút mềm lòng với em gái của tôi.
I fancy him/her bạn nghĩ ai đó rất đẹp trai/xinh đẹp. Rachael fancies Brad Pitt. She finds him extremely good looking. Rachael say mê Brad Pitt. Cô ấy thấy anh ấy cực kỳ bảnh trai.
