I like (someone's) cheek

I think someone is audacious, brazen, or sassy. Can be positive or negative. I like her cheek, waltzing back in here like nothing happened. I like your cheek, kid. You're hired.

I like your ˈnerve, ˈcheek, etc.

I like ˈthat!

(informal, ironic) used for saying that you think somebody’s behaviour is very unreasonable or unfair: She crashed into my car and now she wants me to pay for hers to be repaired. Well I like her nerve! ♢ He wants me to do his work for him while he goes to a football game! Well, I like that!