How to Pronounce "take a shine to"
expression
TAYK uh SHYN too
TAYK uh SHYN too
Definition
To quickly like or feel attracted to someone or something, often without knowing them well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃaɪn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ʃˈaɪn/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh SHYN too
UK
TAYK uh SHYN too
Listen in Context
My dog took a shine to our new neighbor.
She took a shine to the little kitten at the shelter.
The teacher quickly took a shine to her new student.
I don't know why, but I've really taken a shine to this city since moving here.