舌したが肥こえる

expression, ichidan verb

have a discriminating palate; be particular about food

Describes someone whose taste in food has become refined through experience, often implying they are hard to please. Similar to 口が肥える, but 舌 emphasizes the sense of taste.

See also: 口が肥える

• 彼かれは世せ界かい中じゅうの料りょう理りを食たべてきたので、舌したが肥こえている。

  He has eaten cuisine from all over the world, so he has a discriminating palate.

• 舌したが肥こえた人ひとでも満まん足ぞくできる味あじだ。

  It's a flavor that can satisfy even people with refined tastes.