Meaning of the word "have a tendency to do" in English

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have a tendency to do

US /hæv ə ˈtendənsi tu du/
UK /hæv ə ˈtendənsi tə duː/
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Idiom

to often do something or be a certain way; to be likely to behave in a particular way

Example:
I have a tendency to talk too much when I'm nervous.
Old cars have a tendency to break down more often.