Langue whizz

A person who knows a lot about languages and language systems, and is incredibly intelligent in terms of learning new languages, linguistics, and language-related issues.

Origin: This compound is made up of two words. The word langue which was first coined by the Swiss linguist and semiotician Ferdinand de Saussure to refer to a language viewed as an abstract system used by a speech community, and the word whizz which denotes someone who is fast, skilled, or intelligent in a particular activity, subject, or area.

Ahmadreza Mohebbi

Eg: Ahmadreza Mohebbi has made a name for himself as a distinguished langue whizz in the field of Applied Linguistics. I have read many of his articles on Cultural Linguistics and Linguistic Landscape.

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Have a sour tooth

Be very much interested in sour foods, drinks, candies, and fruits.

Origin: I believe we can coin this idiom as a counterpart for" have a sweet tooth" to denote a tendency towards sour tastes.

Eg: I'm not into sugary drinks. You know, I have a sour tooth. I think I'm gonna try Margarita or Mimosa.

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