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weakness for
/ˈwiːknəs fɔːr/
a strong liking or vulnerability
She has a weakness for chocolate desserts.
She strongly likes or is tempted by chocolate desserts.
informal
a strong liking or vulnerability toward something, often something indulgent or tempting
He has a weakness for fast cars.
He is strongly attracted to or tempted by fast cars.
Her weakness for gossip makes her unreliable.
Her strong tendency to indulge in gossip makes her unreliable.
This phrase is often used to describe a person's tendency to be tempted or overly fond of something, sometimes in a negative or indulgent way.
Collocations
weakness for sweetsa strong liking for sugary foodsweakness for dramaa tendency to be drawn to dramatic situations
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
This phrase is often used to describe a person's tendency to be tempted or overly fond of something, sometimes in a negative or indulgent way.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Use this phrase sparingly to avoid sounding overly negative or judgmental.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'weakness' (a lack of strength or vulnerability) with 'for' (indicating a liking or attraction), suggesting a strong but potentially negative preference.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used to describe a person's tendency to be tempted or overly fond of something, sometimes in a negative or indulgent way. It can also imply a vulnerability or lack of self-control.
Word Breakdown
weakness
a lack of strength or vulnerability
rootfor
indicating a liking or attraction
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