Guilty Pleasures

have a soft spot for

to like something or someone a lot, often in a sentimental way

I h___ a s___ s___ f__ little cafés by the beach.

She definitely h___ a s___ s___ f__ cheesy romantic movies.

indulge in

to allow yourself to enjoy something, often something you don't usually allow

On weekends, I love to i______ i_ a long breakfast and a book. Sometimes it's okay to i______ i_ a bit of luxury.

treat myself to

to give yourself something special as a reward

After a tough week, I decided to t____ m_______ t_ a massage.

I might t____ m_______ t_ some sushi tonight.

crave

to want something very much

I always c____ chocolate late at night.

After hiking all day, we were c____ing a hot meal.

give in to temptation

to stop resisting something you want

He tried to diet but eventually g___ i_ t_ t__________ and ordered pizza.

Don't g___ i_ t_ t__________ to check your phone every minute.

hit the spot

something that is exactly what you needed

That cold lemonade really h___ t__ s___ after our run.

A nap in the afternoon sometimes just h___ t__ s___.

can't resist

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

I c___'t r______ buying souvenirs when I travel.

She c___'t r______ homemade cookies.

guilty as charged

admitting you did something (often with humour)

"Are you the one who finished the ice cream?" "G_____ a_ c_______!"

He laughed and said, "Yep, g_____ a_ c_______ — I skipped the gym again."

hooked on

to be very addicted or enthusiastic about something

I'm h______ o_ that new crime series — I can't stop watching. She got h______ o_ climbing after her first trip to the mountains.