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Meaning of have a thing | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To be in a casual or illicit romantic relationship.
    informal
  2. To have a crush on, or a soft spot for, someone or something.
    informal
  3. 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.
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See also

have a thing going on have a tiger by the tail have a time have a time of it have a turtle's head have a visual on

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