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have a weakness for

Idioms  
  1. Be susceptible to; also, like or enjoy. For example, She has a weakness for older men, or Bill has a weakness for fine wine. [c. 1700]


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Politicians and, yes, journalists both have a weakness for hyperbole, and so maybe all of this is a bit self serving and over the top?

From BBC Apr. 4, 2025

“I have a weakness for long-form creative projects,” he said, “and Claire just kind of came in with this infectious energy and determination and courage to take it on.”

From New York Times May 16, 2023

But it’s the holiday season and I have a weakness for shiny rom-coms.

From Seattle Times Dec. 18, 2021

Projects dealing with distinctly American themes don’t always resonate with this organization, which tends to have a weakness for big stars and European actors over unknowns.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 9, 2019

“Because you have a weakness for beautiful things and I don’t,” I say with an air of superiority.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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