Everyone was surprised by the news.

He says that what you like to do, you do well, so he practices drawing every day.

He always has a mischievous smile on his face.

He has a warlike personality, always playing strategy games.

He likes toddlers and is always playing with children in the park.

The fact that he likes that movie is truly a case of 'there's no accounting for taste'.

He absorbs new information like a sponge soaking up water.

He is reaping the benefits from his successful business.

He is lining his pockets from that project.

He is lining his pockets with that project.