have a soft spot for
/hæv ə ˌsɒft ˈspɒt fə/INFORMAL · B2
Meaning
to feel special fondness for someone or something
Examples
- 1My grandmother has a soft spot for stray cats and feeds three of them.
- 2He has always had a soft spot for old bicycles and cannot walk past one.
- 3Our tutor has a soft spot for students who ask questions and always stays late for them.
- 4I have a soft spot for the little bakery on the corner.
- 5She had a soft spot for her youngest nephew and always sent him cards.
Grammar
Only have changes (has, had), and the person or thing you like always follows for.
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