sucker for someone or something

a sucker for (someone or something)

Someone who tends to be easily attracted to a particular type of person or thing. What can I say—I'm a sucker for romantic comedies! I've always been a sucker for a guy with a six pack. My mom has always been a sucker for con artists who claim they can communicate with the dead.

See also: for, sucker

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sucker for someone or something

n. someone who is prejudiced in favor of someone or something. Ted is a sucker for any dessert with whipped cream on it.

See also: for, someone, something, sucker

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