have a thing for (something)



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have a thing for (something)

To have a very keen or particular interest in something; to really like or enjoy something. John has a thing for antique books. He's always on the lookout for new ones to add to his collection. I know they're stupid, but I've always had a thing for cheesy horror movies.
See also: have, thing

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gadar-Armenian
BeatrixBE-ah-triks (German), BAY-ah-triks (Dutch), BEE-ə-triks (English)German, Hungarian, Dutch, English (Rare), Late Roman
ElwoodEL-wuwdEnglish
Filippfee-LEEPRussian
ErkkiERK-keeFinnish
Aritra-Bengali