B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere un debole per qualcuno
To have a soft spot for someone
Literal Translation
"To have a weakness for someone"
What it means
To have a soft spot for someone. Describes a particular fondness or affection for someone, implying a slight partiality or indulgence toward them.
Example in context
"Il nonno ha sempre avuto un debole per sua nipote più piccola."
"Grandpa has always had a soft spot for his youngest granddaughter."
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