Meaning of the word "have a thing about" in English

What does "have a thing about" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

have a thing about

US /hæv ə θɪŋ əˈbaʊt/
UK /hæv ə θɪŋ əˈbaʊt/

Idiom

to have a strong feeling, either positive or negative, about something or someone

Example:
She really has a thing about cleanliness; her house is always spotless.
I have a thing about spiders; they just creep me out.