take a fancy to smth
1take\ a\ shine\ to — v. phr. slang (smb./smth) To have or show a quick liking for. He took a shine to his new teacher the very first day. Compare: take a fancy to …
2take a shine to — have or show a quick liking for someone Her daughter took a shine to her new teacher and is very happy at school now. Digest 16/2002 (smb/smth) to like someone spontaneously; to develop a fondness for someone or something without the help of… …
