have a thing

avere un debole per

Provare una forte attrazione per qualcuno o apprezzare particolarmente qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To feel strongly attracted to someone or to like something especially much.

• I have a thing for chocolate.
• She has always had a thing for him.
• Do you have a thing for musicians?

Come si usa: have a thing for someone/something (I have a thing for old cars.)

Sinonimi: like, be attracted to

Espressioni comuni: have a thing, have a thing for

avere una storia

Avere con qualcuno una relazione amorosa poco impegnativa o segreta.

In inglese semplice: To be having a romantic relationship that is casual or secret.

• Those two have a thing.
• He had a thing with his neighbor.
• Are they still having a thing, or is it over?

Come si usa: have a thing with someone (She had a thing with a colleague last summer.)

Sinonimi: have an affair, be involved

Espressioni comuni: have a thing, have a thing together

avere una fissazione

Avere una forte preoccupazione, un’avversione o un’idea fissa riguardo a qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To have a strong personal worry, dislike, or fixed idea about something.

• I have a thing about germs.
• She had a thing about driving alone.
• Does he have a thing about people borrowing his clothes?

Come si usa: have a thing about something/doing something (He has a thing about touching door handles.)

Sinonimi: have a hang-up

Espressioni comuni: have a thing, have a thing about