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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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“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

Full disclosure: I have a weakness for any film involving tailoring or dressmaking.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 1, 2022

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

IS fighters in Syria have a weakness for Red Bull and Pringles.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2014

“I have a weakness for casaba melons. I’ve always had a weakness for casaba melons.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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