be a great one for

phrase

informal
: to be good at (doing something) often or to enjoy (doing something) very much
He's a great one for (playing) golf on weekends.
She's a great one for getting other people to do her work.

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“Be a great one for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20a%20great%20one%20for. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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