Phrases Phrases for Expressing Preferences

Give me X over Y any day.

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Meaning

I strongly prefer X to Y.

Examples

  • John: Do you prefer tea or coffee?
  • Alice: <b>Give me coffee over tea any day.</b> What about you?
  • John: That's my preference too. <b>Give me coffee over tea any day</b>. It's the perfect pick-me-up.
  • Alice: We agree on something for once