have a thing

present singular third person has a thing · participle present having a thing · participle past had a thing · past had a thing

1. informalTo be in a casual or illicit romantic relationship.

   They’ve got a thing.

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   Brad and Mary have a thing.

   They had a thing, but it's over now.

   Synonyms: have a thing going on

2. informalTo have a crush on, or a soft spot for, someone or something.

   Brad has a thing for Mary.

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   I have a thing for ghost stories.

   Synonyms: have the hots for, fancy

3. informalTo have an issue, such as a hang-up.

   He has a thing about not stepping on sidewalk cracks.

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   Don't ask Mary to drive you there, because she has a thing about highway driving. It sometimes gives her panic attacks.