English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "vanessa always had a soft spot for you" Mean?
Learn what "vanessa always had a soft spot for you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Reassure
Vanessa always had a soft spot for you.
This means Vanessa has always had special affection or favor toward you.
From Faded Threads, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says Vanessa has always liked the listener more than usual.
Usage Scenario
Use it when describing someone who has always liked another person. It sounds natural, but it is more indirect than saying someone had a crush.
Better ways to say it
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Vanessa always had a soft spot for you.
2
She always had a soft spot for you.
3
Vanessa always liked you.
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