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

Full disclosure: I have a weakness for any film involving tailoring or dressmaking.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2022

I have a weakness for cute creatures, and “Hilda” is packed with them.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 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

“I have a weakness for fresh eggs,” Major de Coverley confessed.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller