单词 | like a kid in a candy store |
释义 | > as lemmaslike a kid (also child) in a candy store (also shop) P1. like a kid (also child) in a candy store (also shop): used of a person who is excited about having many desirable or enticing options from which it is difficult to choose. ΚΠ 1904 Washington Post 24 July iii. 7/7 She makes her bargain with the acumen of an adult, instead of making a blind grab for the first thing in sight like a child in a candy shop. 1946 Courier-Express (DuBois, Pa.) 11 May 4/7 I have been thrilled to see all the beautiful green vegetables and fruits... I felt like a kid in a candy shop, I bought so many. 2014 B. J. Powers Passing Baton of Light iv. 72 I felt like a kid in a candy store, surrounded by all the goodies of Hollywood. < as lemmas |
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