IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishhave a thing for someone
Meaning: To be attracted to someone.
Example: “Everyone knows he has a thing for the new barista.”
Origin: "Thing" as a vague word for a strong liking or obsession. The use is common from the mid-20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Polish: Czuć do kogoś miętę Literally: To feel mint towards someone
Icelandic: Að ganga með grasið í skónum Literally: To walk with the grass in your shoes
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