Phrases Expressing Likes and Dislikes

I'm not especially fond of...

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Meaning

I don't like something very much.

Example sentences

John: 'What about this new restaurant?'

Alice: 'I'm not especially fond of their service; it was too slow.'

John: 'I'm not especially fond of crowded places; it might be busy today.'

Alice: 'Shall we go to the park?'