have a thing about (something/someone)

1. to like something or someone very much or to be very interested in them.

I've got a thing about jackets - I must have twenty or so in my wardrobe.

He's got a thing about blondes.

2. to hate something or someone, or to be frightened of them.

Andrew's got a thing about children's TV presenters - he absolutely can't stand them.

• That's just not cricket!
• that's life
• That's more like it.
• That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
• that's news to
• That's news to me.
• that's news to you
• That's not cricket!
• That's one for the books.
• That's rich!
• That's someone all over!
• that's that
• that's the nature of the beast
• That's the story of my life.
• That's the way the cookie crumbles.
• That was a ... and a half!
• That was a game and a half!
• That was a [game/meal/walk etc.] and a half!
• That was a meal and a half!
• That was a walk and a half!
• the ABCs of
• the ABCs of something
• the alma mater
• the answer to prayers
• the answer to someone's prayers