have a weakness for

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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

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

I also have a weakness for fierce little Maria's demanding "underdone chops and plenty of them" to build herself up after being scrobbled by the villainous Abner Brown.

From The Guardian • Jan. 10, 2013

The authorities seemed to have a weakness for historical films, particularly ones with a stem moral message.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela