have a penchant for

have a penchant for (something)

To have a strong preference for something. She had a penchant for fine wine and expensive restaurants.See also: have, penchant

have a penchant for

Have a tendency or taste for. For example, He has a penchant for saying the wrong thing, or She has a strong penchant for baroque music. [Second half of 1600s] See also: have, penchant