have a fable for

idiom

Meaning

To have a weakness for.

Origin

disputed origin

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

Examples

SIMPLE

I have a fable for chocolate cake.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though I am trying to eat healthy, I have a fable for salty snacks late at night.

COMPLEX

Despite his reputation for strict discipline, he admitted that he had a fable for old, dusty books found in forgotten corners of the library.

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