have a soft spot for
US /hæv ə sɑft spɑt fɔr/
UK /hæv ə sɑft spɑt fɔr/

1.
to feel a great deal of affection for someone or something
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I've always had a soft spot for stray animals.
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She has a soft spot for her youngest grandchild.
to feel a great deal of affection for someone or something