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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This year is already shaping up to be a great one for roguelike fans. Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 21 Feb. 2026 This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026 The episode proved to be a great one for Colorado rocket scientist Steven Ramm, who earned both a vote block advantage and immunity at tribal council. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025 The 2025 high school baseball season is shaping up to be a great one for Southern California pro prospects. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024 According to several reports from southern news outlets, farmers are predicting that this year is gearing up to be a great one for peach crops after last year's shortage. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024 This is a for-adults tablet that also happens to be a great one for kids, especially children who like to game. Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 21 Oct. 2022 The Sunday Night Football matchup this week between the Bengals and Ravens should be a great one for neutral fans. Catena Media, oregonlive, 9 Oct. 2022

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