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One man’s meat is another man’s poison

Food that agrees with one person may have an injurious effect on another. In a wider sense one person may like what another hates.

‘My sister loves cowboy films on TV, but I can’t stand them.’

‘Don’t forget the old saying, “One man’s meat is another man’s poison.” ‘

See also:

  • Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
  • Everyone to his taste
  • Tastes differ
  • There is no disputing about tastes.

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