to have a crush on
idiom
To like someone in a romantic way
- 1When I was in high school, I had a crush on my math teacher.
- 2She had a crush on him for years before they started dating.
When you feel special feelings for a person, you think they are very nice or good-looking, and you want to spend time with them. Your heart feels happy or excited when you see them. You may feel shy or nervous around this person because you really like them.
People often say "I have a crush on someone" when talking to friends about their secret feelings, especially at school or work.
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at a sports event
A Game Day Confession
Mary
Look at Jake over there, he's so focused on the game.
Paul
Yeah, he's really into it. Do you know him well?
Mary
Kind of, but I have a crush on him, so I get a bit shy.
Paul
That's cool, maybe you should talk to him after the game.
at a hair salon
A New Haircut and a Secret Crush
Barbara
James, I heard you got a new haircut for someone special.
James
Well, maybe... I have a crush on someone at work.
Barbara
Oh, that's exciting! Does she know?
James
Not yet, but I'm hoping this new look will give me the courage to tell her.
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Similar to "to have a crush on":
- 1infatuated
- 2smitten