have a fable for

English

Etymology

From the French "avoir un faible pour". Faible is cognate with foible and feeble.

Pronunciation

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Verb

have a fable for (third-person singular simple present has a fable for, present participle having a fable for, simple past and past participle had a fable for)

1. (idiomatic) To have a weakness for.
   • 2007, Helmut W. Horchler, Native Friendships, page 137:

     I had always had a fable for nudes. Unfortunately my wife did not feel the same way.

   • 2009, Wilfried F. Voss, The Bleeding Hills, Copperhill Media Corporation, →ISBN, page 38:

     “My mother, just like your wife, had a fable for Gaelic names, and Seamus is the Gaelic version of James.”

   • 2012, "Exclusive Hot-Spot", Vienna Deluxe, Winter 2012, page 67:

     Those that have a fable for good music combined with excellent food will love the unique concept of this club!

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