That
sounds like an acquired taste. What
else is there?
* acquired taste: something that can only
become appealing after repeated exposure
ex>
Blue cheese is so strong that many people feel it’s an acquired taste.
Note>
Here’s a brief list of foods that require an acquired taste: durian, natto,
blue cheese, vegemite, and even kimchi (for foreigners, of course)
Not on
your life. I wouldn't touch them. I've never even
tried most of the traditional dishes. You can only wash them down with
brennevin, which is like a potent herbal schnapps. It’ll knock your socks off.
* not on your life: under no circumstances
=
absolutely not!; No way Jose!; Are you kidding me?
ex>
You want me to touch a tarantula? Not on your life!
* knock one’s socks off: to overwhelm or
amaze someone
ex>
That last singer in the competition really knocked the judges’ socks off.
ex>
That chili sauce is so hot it’ll knock your socks off!
I
think I’ll take my chances with the
tuna salad. It seems like a safe bet.
* take one’s chances: to be willing to
take a risk on something
ex>
I know this subject so well that I’ll take my chances on the exam.
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