have a thing for (someone)

have a thing for (someone)

To have a romantic infatuation with someone, especially unbeknownst to that person. I had a thing for one of my colleagues for a while, but I decided not to pursue it for the sake of our work. I hear that Samantha has a thing for John.
See also: have, thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • crush on
  • crush on (someone)
  • have a case on
  • have a case on (someone)
  • have a crush on (someone)
  • calf
  • calf love
  • unbeknownst to (one)
  • candy
  • arm candy