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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]

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2021

“Because you get treated like a child. If you’re making a TV show, they don’t leave you to do anything for yourself … and I have a weakness for that.”

From The Guardian • Feb. 20, 2020

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

“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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