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    an acquired taste

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    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something that one initially dislikes but learns to appreciate after repeated exposure or experience.
    Sushi is an acquired taste; many people don't like it at first.
    adj.AdjectiveDescribing something that is not immediately appealing but can be appreciated after getting used to it.
    Black coffee can be an acquired taste for those used to adding sugar and milk.

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    • Before we find out what this tastes like, we want to know why such an acquired taste is a Swedish delicacy.

      Before we find out what this tastes like, we want to know why such an acquired taste is a Swedish delicacy.

    • Before we find out what this tastes like, we want to know why such an acquired taste is a Swedish delicacy.

      Before we find out what this tastes like, we want to know why such an acquired taste is a Swedish delicacy.

    B1

    Revan - Star Wars Fan Film (2015)

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    • It's an acquired taste.

      It's an acquired taste.

    • It's an acquired taste.

      It's an acquired taste.

    B1

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    • In my opinion, it's a little bit of an acquired taste.

      In my opinion, it's a little bit of an acquired taste.

    • In my opinion, it's a little bit of an acquired taste.

      In my opinion, it's a little bit of an acquired taste.

    B1

    Why Americans Are Obsessed With Peanut Butter

    14:02Why Americans Are Obsessed With Peanut Butter
    • But it's an acquired taste for people who don't grow up eating it.

      But it's an acquired taste for people who don't grow up eating it.

    • But it's an acquired taste for people who don't grow up eating it.

      But it's an acquired taste for people who don't grow up eating it.

    B2

    The Jewish Food Taste Test

    04:19The Jewish Food Taste Test
    • *deep sigh* I don't know if it's for me. Maybe it's an acquired taste.

      *deep sigh* I don't know if it's for me. Maybe it's an acquired taste.

    • Maybe it's an acquired taste.

      Maybe it's an acquired taste.

    B2

    Morgan Motor Company: The Most Honest Car Factory in the World - /DRIVEN

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    • Veneers are an acquired taste, really.

      Veneers are an acquired taste, really.

    B1

    Ultimate Guide to TEA | Talk Becky Talk

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    • but it does divide people it's quite an acquired taste. They make it by smoking the tea leaves

      but it does divide people it's quite an acquired taste. They make it by smoking the tea leaves

    • It's quite an acquired taste.

      It's quite an acquired taste.

    B1

    Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Pumpkins Spice Web Exclusive, HBO - closed captioned

    03:12Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Pumpkins Spice Web Exclusive, HBO - closed captioned
    • Although, look, it might be an acquired taste.

      Although, look, it might be an acquired taste.

    • That might be an acquired taste.

      That might be an acquired taste.

    B1

    Eating Scottish Food and Scottish Cuisine in Edinburgh, Scotland

    17:19Eating Scottish Food and Scottish Cuisine in Edinburgh, Scotland
    • an acquired taste. I love it on the very first bite.

      an acquired taste. I love it on the very first bite.

    • That is not an acquired taste.

      That is not an acquired taste.

    B1

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    56:25(HD) Steve Jobs One Last Thing with subtitles : Learn English
    • Certainly, uh, Steve Jobs has an acquired taste, and so has Bill Gates for that matter.

      Certainly, uh, Steve Jobs has an acquired taste, and so has Bill Gates for that matter.

    • Certainly, uh, Steve Jobs has an acquired taste, and so has Bill Gates for that matter.

      Certainly, uh, Steve Jobs has an acquired taste, and so has Bill Gates for that matter.

    B1