The Phrase
To have a sweet tooth
Its Definition
To like eating sweet and sugary food and drink
Discussion
This phrase is useful because it can describe almost everyone, and food is a common topic that can come into many conversations. We all either like, or don’t like, sweet food.
Example Sentences
In IELTS Speaking
- “Oh, I definitely have a sweet tooth. I just love chocolate, cheesecake, and various snacks.”
- “I really have a sweet tooth, just like my mother, but my father didn’t have one at all.”
In IELTS Writing
- Confectionery companies produce a multitude of products, catering to the ‘sweet tooth’ of modern consumers.
- One of the common causes of obesity is undoubtedly the ‘sweet tooth’ possessed by many people.