Have a weakness for Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwiknəs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HAV uh WEEK-nuss for
hæv/ /æɪ/ /wˈiːknəs/ /fˈɔː
HAV uh WEEK-nuss faw
Definition
To really like something and find it hard to resist, especially something you enjoy as a special treat or as a guilty pleasure.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often light-hearted. Typically used for food, treats, hobbies, or personality traits. 'Have a weakness for' suggests liking something so much it feels like a minor flaw. Common with: 'chocolate', 'cute animals', 'romantic movies'. Not used for serious addictions.
Spanish: tener debilidad porPortuguese (BR): ter uma queda por - ser apaixonado porPortuguese (PT): ter uma fraqueza por - ter uma quedinha porChinese (Simplified): 对……情有独钟 - 对……没有抵抗力Chinese (Traditional): 對……情有獨鍾 - 對……沒有抵抗力Hindi: के लिए कमज़ोरी होनाArabic: لديه ضعف تجاهBengali: দুর্বলতা আছে - বিশেষ টান আছেRussian: слабость (к чему-то) - особая тягаJapanese: 弱い - 目がないVietnamese: yếu lòng - không cưỡng lại đượcKorean: 약하다 - 약점이 있다 (특정 대상에)Turkish: zaafı olmak - dayanamamakUrdu: کمزوری ہونا - دل لگاؤ ہوناIndonesian: punya kelemahan - tidak tahan
Example Sentences
I have a weakness for chocolate cake.
basic
She has a weakness for romantic movies.
basic
They have a weakness for puppies.
basic
I'll admit it: I have a weakness for late-night snacks.
natural
My dad has a weakness for gadgets—he can't stop buying them.
natural
You've probably noticed I have a weakness for cheesy love songs.
natural