have a penchant for doing

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 doing something

to have a taste, desire, or inclination for doing something. John has a penchant for eating fattening foods. Ann has a penchant for buying clothes.See also: have, penchant