what makes somebody tick

成語所屬單字tick

what makes somebody tick — 慣用語

1. The reasons or motivations that cause someone to behave as they do.

1.慣用語
釋義

某人的動機

The reasons or motivations that cause someone to behave as they do.

例句

I've always wondered what makes my brother tick.

Understanding what makes customers tick helps improve sales.