have\ a\ head\ for

have\ a\ head\ for
v. phr.
To have a special talent in a certain area.

Joan has quite a good head for business administration.


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  • have a head for — to have an ability to understand or deal with (something) She s always had a (good) head for business. (Brit) He has a head for heights. [=he is not afraid of heights; being up high does not bother him] • • • Main Entry: ↑head …   Useful english dictionary

  • have a head for — (something) to have a natural ability to do something well. I never had a head for music …   New idioms dictionary

  • have a head for something — have a head for (something) to have a natural ability to do something well. I never had a head for music …   New idioms dictionary

  • have a head for — verb to be capable with, to be knowledgeable about Ive always had a head for figures, thats why I became an accountant …   Wiktionary

  • have a head for sth — have a (good) head for sth ► to be very good at something: »She had a good head for business. Main Entry: ↑head …   Financial and business terms

  • have a head for heights — to be able to be in a high position without being afraid or feeling uncomfortable …   English dictionary

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  • have a good head for sth — have a (good) head for sth ► to be very good at something: »She had a good head for business. Main Entry: ↑head …   Financial and business terms

  • have a (good) head for figures — have a (good) head for figures/business etc/ phrase to be good at doing calculations with numbers/​at doing things relating to business etc Thesaurus: intelligence, intuition and ability to understandsynonym someone who is intelligent or well… …   Useful english dictionary

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