a great one for

a great one for (doing something)

Prone or apt to do something (typically because one likes it). Often used in the negative. I hate talking on the phone, so I'm not a great one for returning phone calls.See also: great, one

a great one for

a habitual doer of; an enthusiast for. 1994 Romesh Gunesekera Reef Early on I learned the value of making lists from watching Mister Salgado. He was a great one for lists. See also: great, one