Have a thing about somebody/something
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Expresses strong feelings, either positive or negative, towards something.
Mark has a thing about old cars; he loves them more than anything.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Rational
The liking or disliking may not be based on reason or logic.
Sara has a thing about boats, even though she's never been on one.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Quirk
May indicate a peculiar habit or preference unique to the person.
He has a thing about writing with blue ink only.
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