be sweet on
Example Sentences
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You can buy postcards and prints that read, “Be a pineapple: Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.”
From Slate • Oct. 26, 2018
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 "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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And Brainard here used to be sweet on her, and probably still is, and if he's been letting her come here, without telling you who she is—well, I guess you know the answer.
From Children of the Whirlwind by Scott, Leroy
"Peleg must be sweet on you," remarked Frank, laughing.
From Frank Merriwell's Reward by Standish, Burt L.
"I don't know why," said Diana, half laughing, "except that he had better be sweet on some one else."
From Diana by Warner, Susan