take a shine to (someone)

informal

to like someone immediately.

I think Andrew has taken a bit of a shine to our new member of staff.

• above and beyond something
• above and beyond the call of duty
• above suspicion
• above the fray
• above the law
• a brain box
• a brain drain
• a brain trust
• a breath of fresh air
• a bright spark
• a bright spot
• a broad church
• a Bronx cheer
• Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
• a bucks party
• a bully pulpit
• a bumpy ride
• a bum rap
• a bum steer
• a bundle of joy
• a busman's holiday
• a buzz word
• a call girl
• a calling card
• a camp follower