Tickle (one's) fancy In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "tickle (one's) fancy", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Tickle (one's) fancy

Tickle (one's) fancy American British informal

To indicate something that is attractive, intriguing, or enjoyable to someone.
 

Marry: "Do you want to come over to the JK restaurant?" Jason: "I'm afraid that there's nothing that tickles my fancy in the menu."

My mom and I went to a backpack store to know exactly what kinds of which tickled my fancy.

The proliferation of the mushroom has ticked your fancy.

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Grammar and Usage of Tickle (one's) fancy

Verb Forms

  • tickle (one's) fancy
  • tickles (one's) fancy
  • tickled (one's) fancy
  • tickling (one's) fancy

The verb "tickle " should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Tickle (one's) fancy

The idiom is said to originate from England from around the 1750s.
 

The Origin Cited: https://references-definitions.blurtit.com/ .
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