have a thing

== English == === Verb === have a thing (third-person singular simple present has a thing, present participle having a thing, simple past and past participle had a thing) (informal) To be in a casual or illicit romantic relationship. Synonym: have a thing going on To have a crush on, or a soft spot for, someone or something. [(usually) with for] Synonyms: have the hots for, fancy To have an issue, such as a hang-up. [(usually) with about] ==== Usage notes ==== The relation of have to have got governs as usual; thus, we've got a thing or (dialectally) we got a thing are alloforms.