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have a sweet tooth
USUK
to love eating sweet food such as cakes, sweets and desserts
Always singular 'tooth'. Natural in answers about food, snacks and habits.
In context
I have a sweet tooth, so I can never say no to chè after dinner.
My dad has a real sweet tooth and keeps biscuits in his desk drawer.
Common mistake
Incorrect: I have sweet tooth.
Correct: I have a sweet tooth.
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