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
Goraidh-Scottish
DylanDUL-an (Welsh), DIL-ən (English)Welsh, English, Welsh Mythology
Shaniquashə-NEE-kwəAfrican American (Modern)
Kapono-Hawaiian
MiklavŽ-Slovene
Nikeishani-KEE-shəAfrican American (Rare)