Meaning of have a thing | Babel Free
Definitions
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To be in a casual or illicit romantic relationship. informal
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To have a crush on, or a soft spot for, someone or something. informal
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To have an issue, such as a hang-up. informal
Examples
“Brad and Mary have a thing.”
“They’ve got a thing.”
“They had a thing, but it's over now.”
“Brad has a thing for Mary.”
“I have a thing for ghost stories.”
“Don't ask Mary to drive you there, because she has a thing about highway driving. It sometimes gives her panic attacks.”
“He has a thing about not stepping on sidewalk cracks.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.