Have a soft spot for


verb phrase

To regard favorably; like; enjoy; approve of (1902+)

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  • Have a thing about

    verb phrase To be especially concerned with, in love, hate, or fascination; be strongly emotional about: She really has a thing about pyramids (1936+) Be obsessed or preoccupied with something. For example, He has a thing about disorder in the garage, or Bob has a thing about brunettes. [ ; first half of 1900s ]

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