- I’m into it :
when you are interested in an activity.
Example : Kelly is into yoga these days.
- I’m keen on it :
you are interested in something and want to learn more about it.
Example : Little Mary is keen on learning French.
- I’m fond of it :
you have liked something for a long time or may have an emotional attachment with something.
Example : William is very fond of his pet dog.
- It appeals to me :
it sounds good
Example : Settling in England appeals to me.
- It goes down well :
other people like something you do.
Example : The presentation went down well with the board of directors.
- It’s to my liking :
a very formal way to say ‘I like it’.
Example : The tea is to my liking. It’s perfect.
- I’m partial to :
you like something a bit too much and it always remains your preference.
Example : Even though I’m on a diet; I’m partial to a piece of chocolate cake.
- I’m crazy/mad/passionate about :
you extremely love something.
Example : Richard is crazy about Rock music.
- I’m attached to :
you don’t want to do without something and you’d be sad if you lost it.
Example : I’m attached to my mobile phone. I always have it with me.
- I’m addicted to :
you like something so much that you can’t contain yourself from it (usually used for negative habits)
Example : John is addicted to smoking and can’t break it.
- I’ve grown to like it :
something you never liked before but have developed a liking for it over a period of time.
Example : I’ve grown to like eating cauliflower.
- I can’t get enough of :
how much ever you like something, it isn’t enough.
Example : Peter can’t get enough of his new I-pad.
- I’v got a soft spot for :
you like someone a little more than other people.
Example : My father has got a soft sport for my younger sister.
- I fancy him/her :
you think someone is attractive/good looking.
Example : Racheal fancies Brad Pitt. She finds him extremely good looking.
DISLIKE
- 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 cream.
- 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 fond of it.
Not to be fond of something is informal for saying you don’t like it very much.
Example: Since Ben had the accident, he’s not very fond of going skiing.
- I’m not crazy about it
This expression is similar to “not be fond of something”.
For example: I’m not crazy about this cake because it tastes strange.
- I don’t appreciate that
This way of expressing dislike is great for professional and serious conversations.
Example: I don’t appreciate being shouted at in public.
- It doesn’t tickle my fancy
It is an idiom and it means we did not find it appealing, funny or interesting.
Example: That comedian’s sense of humor doesn’t tickle their fancy.
- I’m disinterested in that
We use this sentence if something simply does not interest us.
Example: My friends are all disinterested in politics.
- It’s not for me
This is a neutral way of explaining that you are not interested in something.
Example: Everyone loves the series Lost but it’s 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 the new James Bond.
- I’ll pass
This is a quick way of saying we are not interested in a suggestion.
Example: Do you want to come to the pub?” “Nah, thanks, I’ll pass.




