have a soft spot for or an animal



have a soft spot (in one's heart) for someone or an animal

Fig. to have a fondness for someone, something, or an animal. I have a soft spot in my heart for Jeff. I'll always be his friend. Elaine has a soft spot for kittens.
See also: animal, have, soft, spot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PorterPAWR-tərEnglish
Mnason-Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
PÉNÉLopepe-ne-LOPFrench
Ellis (2)EL-isWelsh
Derrick['derik]
FachtnaFAKHT-naIrish, Irish Mythology