Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
there's-no-accounting-for-taste
idiom
/ðɛrz noʊ əˈkaʊntɪŋ fɔr teɪst/
Definition
This phrase suggests that personal preferences, especially in art or food, are subjective and cannot be explained or justified.
Examples
- Even though I don’t like modern art, I always say there’s no accounting for taste—some people love it.
- She prefers spicy food while I don’t; there’s no accounting for taste!
Meaning
It implies that everyone has different tastes, and what one person enjoys may not be appreciated by another.
Synonyms
- To each their own
- Different strokes for different folks
- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
