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to describe

talent

strength

to be mechanically inclined

to be good with one's hands

to have a (good) head for something

to have an ear for something

to have an eye for something

intuitive feeling

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to have a way with somebody or something

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knack

to describe

Verbo

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descrivere

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

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He used metaphors to describe the power of nature in his poem.

She described her feelings of excitement before the big event.

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo

talent

sostantivo

talento

an ability that a person naturally has in doing something well

strength

sostantivo

forza

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

weakness

to be mechanically inclined

Frase

/biː mɪkˈænɪkli ɪnklˈaɪnd/

essere meccanicamente inclinato

to have a natural ability or interest in understanding and working with machines or mechanical systems

to be good with one's hands

Frase

/biː ɡˈʊd wɪð wˈʌnz hˈændz/

eli è abile

to be exceptionally good at something that requires handywork

to have a (good) head for something

Frase

/hæv ɐ ɡˈʊd ɔːɹ hˈɛd fɔːɹ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

essere un talento in un campo

Idiom

to naturally excel at doing something

to have an ear for something

Frase

/hæv ɐn ˈɪɹ fɔːɹ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

avere un orecchio per

to be quick at learning and understanding a piece of music or a specific language and be able to accurately reproduce or utilize it

to have an eye for something

Frase

/hæv ɐn ˈaɪ fɔːɹ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

avere un buon occhio per

Idiom

to naturally be good at noticing, judging, or appreciating something, particularly a thing's value or a person's talents

What is the origin of the idiom "have an eye for" and when to use it?

The idiom "have an eye for" originates from the idea of having a keen sense of observation or a natural ability to notice and appreciate certain qualities in something. The use of "eye" in this idiom dates back to the 16th century when it was common to associate the ability to see with the ability to understand or appreciate something. It is used to describe someone who has a natural talent or ability to notice and appreciate certain qualities, especially in areas such as art, design, fashion, or any field that requires a good sense of aesthetics or detail.

intuitive feeling

sostantivo

/ɪntˈuːɪtˌɪv fˈiːlɪŋ/

sensazione intuitiva

a sense or perception that comes naturally without conscious reasoning or analysis

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to have a way with somebody or something

Frase

/hæv ɐ wˈeɪ wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

avere un talento naturale nel trattare con un particolare tipo di persone o cose

Idiom

Informal

to have a natural talent in dealing with a particular type of people or things

What is the origin of the idiom "have a way with someone or something" and when to use it?

The idiom "have a way with someone or something" is rooted in the idea of having a unique or special skill in dealing with people or things. This expression is used to describe someone's exceptional ability to interact, communicate, or manage a person or situation, often with positive results. It conveys the idea that the person has a natural charm, skill, or approach that allows them to be particularly successful or persuasive in their interactions.

knack

sostantivo

talento

a special skill, ability, or talent to do something

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