acquire a taste for . acquire a taste for {v. phr.} To become fond of something; get to like something. Jack acquired a taste for ripe cheeses when he went to France. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: A Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion