What does the idiom 'there is no accounting for taste' mean?

[Farnaz20]

would you please tell me the meaning of this idiom?
" there is no accounting for taste."
Thanks

[Alan]

Hi,

This idiom: There is no accounting for taste means: You can't explain why some people like/prefer certain things, which others don't like/prefer.

This is an expression that is a little sarcastic. You would say it if for example you were shown how someone had decorated their room. You think the colours are too bright and do not go well together and you can't understood why anyone would like it.

Alan
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[Farnaz20]

Thanks for the answer.
and
what is the meaning of " get wind of the fact".

[Farnaz20]

what about "get on with some thing"?
does it have the meaning of " continue"
Thanks in advance for your reply

[Mister Micawber]

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get wind of the fact - hear or become aware of the fact
get on with something - start or continue with something, especially when it has been delayed.
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[Farnaz20]

what about this one?
1.pulling the place apart in this sentence " children gaily romp about pulling the place apart."
and
2.do away with
what do they mean exactly?

[Mister Micawber]

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1-- messing up the place; disarranging, damaging or destroying everything
2-- kill; eliminate
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[Farnaz20]

the young people 's parents shook their head.
what does " shook their head" mean?

[Skrej]

To move their heads left to right, back and forth. It's a nonverbal sign of disapproval.
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[Farnaz20]

thanks for the answer. I really appriciate it there is always some one here to help the others to understand better.
what about these expressions
1.groundbreaking research?
2. give an account of
3.bra

[Farnaz20]

3.brain drain

[Mister Micawber]

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1.groundbreaking research -- cutting-edge research; initial research into a new area of endeavor
2. give an account of- tell the story of; offer reasons for; supply a description/narrative/explanation of
3.brain drain -- attraction of intellectual workers away from a state, company or other entity.
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[Farnaz20]

another question,
what is the verb we use in English when a car has been parked wrongly in the street and the police comes and carry it out of the way and put it in another place.

[Mister Micawber]

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My Edsel has been towed away by the police.
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[Farnaz20]

so many thanks for reply.
I`m looking for a word which is exactly used for automobiles when they are confiscated. is the verb" towed away" used in this way?