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One man’s meat is another man’s poison

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Cultural VariationPlay
This idiom can be culturally sensitive; what's common in one culture might be disliked in another. SlideWhile spicy food is a delight in India, one man's meat is another man's poison; it may be too much for some from other countries.
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The phrase stresses how personal taste is subjective and not a universal truth. SlideHe loves abstract art, but one man's meat is another man's poison; I just don't get it.
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Use this phrase to diffuse disagreements about preferences politely. SlideI understand you dislike this music, but one man's meat is another man's poison, so let's change it.