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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“Be a great one for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20a%20great%20one%20for. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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