sweet on, be

Idioms and Phrases

Enamored of, in love with, as in I think Barbara's sweet on Nick . This colloquial idiom was first recorded in 1740.

Example Sentences

“The whole ‘stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside,’” she said, explaining the pineapple’s significance, “it’s trying to give someone strength when they’re going through something that’s kind of crappy.”

From New York Times

She used to be sweet on Son Black herself, so I reckon she knew what she was talking about when she added, “Son’s right nice-lookin’ and smart, but his mouth sure isn’t any prayer book.

From Literature

You can buy postcards and prints that read, “Be a pineapple: Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.”

From Slate

Inside the warm and homey kitchen, Schillinger has a whiteboard where he writes funny or inspirational messages such as, “Be a pineapple. Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.”

From Washington Times

“Boy, are you stubborn just to be stubborn? Or is there something else to it? You think some other Negro will come live with you? Will you be sweet on her, too?”

From Literature

Related Words

• adore
• applaud
• appreciate
• cherish
• commend
• credit
• extol
• hail
• honor
• idolize
• laud
• marvel at
• praise
• prize
• respect
• revere
• treasure
• worship