have a weakness for someone or something

have a weakness for someone or something
have a weakness for someone or something
Fig. to be unable to resist someone or something; to be (figuratively) powerless against someone or something. •

I have a weakness for chocolate.

John has a weakness for Mary. I think he's in love.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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