English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE
have a soft spot for: meaning and examples
have a soft spot for means feel special affection for someone or something.
Aprende la expresión como una unidad fija y observa la preposición y la forma verbal en los ejemplos.
این عبارت را بهصورت یک واحد ثابت یاد بگیرید و به حرف اضافه و شکل فعل در مثالها توجه کنید.
Lerne die Wendung als feste Einheit und achte in den Beispielen auf Präposition und Verbform.
Apprenez l’expression comme une unité fixe et observez la préposition et la forme verbale dans les exemples.
Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “have a soft spot for” and connect it to this meaning: feel special affection for someone or something.
How to use “have a soft spot for”
- I’ve always had a soft spot for my old teacher.
- She has a soft spot for rescue dogs.
Common mistake: Treat “have a soft spot for” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.
Learn it in context
This expression belongs to Lesson 5, where you can compare it with other idioms about relationships and practise it interactively.
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