sucker for someone or something

sucker for someone or something
a sucker for someone or something
someone who is prejudiced in favor of someone or something; someone who is drawn to someone or something. •

I'm a sucker for a pretty face.

Ted is a sucker for any dessert with whipped cream on it.

I don't know why I volunteered for this job. I'm a sucker for punishment I guess.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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