What does the phrase “getting a taste for” mean?
In a movie, I have seen the following scene:
- A dog licked a face of a man.
- The man said something.
- The dog was barking with the following subtitle: "I wasn't licking. I was getting a taste for when you were dead."
I do not understand what this means.
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In a movie, I have seen the following scene:
- A dog licked a face of a man.
- The man said something.
- The dog was barking with the following subtitle: "I wasn't licking. I was getting a taste for when you were dead."
I do not understand what this means.
phrases expressions
asked Mar 22 at 21:13
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It has several possible meanings. It can imply either "getting a taste of" -- simply sampling the taste -- or "developing a taste for" -- becoming accustomed to the flavor of.
– Hot Licks
Mar 22 at 21:19
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In a movie, I have seen the following scene:
- A dog licked a face of a man.
- The man said something.
- The dog was barking with the following subtitle: "I wasn't licking. I was getting a taste for when you were dead."
I do not understand what this means.
phrases expressions
asked Mar 22 at 21:13
user1552545user1552545
1063
In a movie, I have seen the following scene:
- A dog licked a face of a man.
- The man said something.
- The dog was barking with the following subtitle: "I wasn't licking. I was getting a taste for when you were dead."
I do not understand what this means.
phrases expressions
phrases expressions
asked Mar 22 at 21:13
user1552545user1552545
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asked Mar 22 at 21:13
user1552545user1552545
1063
edited Mar 22 at 21:22
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asked Mar 22 at 21:13
user1552545user1552545
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asked Mar 22 at 21:13
user1552545user1552545
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asked Mar 22 at 21:13
user1552545user1552545
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It has several possible meanings. It can imply either "getting a taste of" -- simply sampling the taste -- or "developing a taste for" -- becoming accustomed to the flavor of.
– Hot Licks
Mar 22 at 21:19
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It has several possible meanings. It can imply either "getting a taste of" -- simply sampling the taste -- or "developing a taste for" -- becoming accustomed to the flavor of.
– Hot Licks
Mar 22 at 21:19
It has several possible meanings. It can imply either "getting a taste of" -- simply sampling the taste -- or "developing a taste for" -- becoming accustomed to the flavor of.
– Hot Licks
Mar 22 at 21:19
It has several possible meanings. It can imply either "getting a taste of" -- simply sampling the taste -- or "developing a taste for" -- becoming accustomed to the flavor of.
– Hot Licks
Mar 22 at 21:19
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a taste OED
figurative. A slight experience, received or given; a slight show or
sample of any condition or quality.
As in:
The dog was barking with the following subtitle: "I wasn't licking. I
was getting a 'sample' for when you were dead."
(or a short experience of something that you want more of)
answered Mar 22 at 21:39
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a taste OED
figurative. A slight experience, received or given; a slight show or
sample of any condition or quality.
As in:
The dog was barking with the following subtitle: "I wasn't licking. I
was getting a 'sample' for when you were dead."
(or a short experience of something that you want more of)
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a taste OED
figurative. A slight experience, received or given; a slight show or
sample of any condition or quality.
As in:
The dog was barking with the following subtitle: "I wasn't licking. I
was getting a 'sample' for when you were dead."
(or a short experience of something that you want more of)
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a taste OED
figurative. A slight experience, received or given; a slight show or
sample of any condition or quality.
As in:
The dog was barking with the following subtitle: "I wasn't licking. I
was getting a 'sample' for when you were dead."
(or a short experience of something that you want more of)
answered Mar 22 at 21:39
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a taste OED
figurative. A slight experience, received or given; a slight show or
sample of any condition or quality.
As in:
The dog was barking with the following subtitle: "I wasn't licking. I
was getting a 'sample' for when you were dead."
(or a short experience of something that you want more of)
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It has several possible meanings. It can imply either "getting a taste of" -- simply sampling the taste -- or "developing a taste for" -- becoming accustomed to the flavor of.
– Hot Licks
Mar 22 at 21:19