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Too (hot) for my liking

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29 June 2026

Too (hot) for my liking

We use this expression to give a reason why we don't like something.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Why don't you go to Greece for your holiday? It's lovely there.

No. It's too hot for my liking in summer. I prefer somewhere cooler.

Example 2

Would you like to live in a city like London?

No. Too many people for my liking. It's too busy.

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