have a weakness for
Example Sentences
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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
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
“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
