have a thing about (someone or something)

have a thing about (someone or something)

1. To have a certain preoccupation with someone or something. You better move your art supplies out of here—you know Mom has a thing about keeping the living room clean.2. To have a yearning or desire for someone or something. Oh, Phil has a thing about birthday cake, so he'll definitely take a slice.See also: have, thing

have a thing about someone or something

 1. to have a special fear or dislike of someone or something. Kelly has a thing about Tim. She simply hates him. I have a thing about snakes. 2. to have a craving for someone or something. I have a thing about Maggie. I guess I'm in love. Elaine has a thing about strawberry ice cream. She can't get enough of it.See also: have, thing

have a thing about

Be obsessed or preoccupied with something. For example, He has a thing about disorder in the garage, or Bob has a thing about brunettes. [Slang; first half of 1900s] See also: have, thing

have a thing about

be obsessed with or prejudiced about. informalSee also: have, thing

have a ˈthing about somebody/something

(informal) have very strong feelings, either positive or negative, about somebody/something: I think she’s got a thing about David. She keeps looking at him.I’ve got a thing about smoking, and I don’t allow anybody to smoke in my house.See also: have, somebody, something, thing