a great one for (doing something)

a great one for (doing something)

Prone or apt to do something (typically because one likes it). Often used in the negative. I hate talking on the phone, so I'm not a great one for returning phone calls.

See also: for, great, one

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a great one for

a habitual doer of; an enthusiast for.

1994 Romesh Gunesekera Reef Early on I learned the value of making lists from watching Mister Salgado. He was a great one for lists.

See also: for, great, one

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