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Unit 8 - Lesson 1

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to describe
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talent
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strength
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to be mechanically inclined
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to have a (good) head for something
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to have an ear for something
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to have an eye for something
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intuitive feeling
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to have a way with somebody or something
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knack
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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.

Grammatical Information:

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talent
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an ability that a person naturally has in doing something well

strength
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the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

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to be mechanically inclined
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/biː mɪkˈænɪkli ɪnklˈaɪnd/

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

to have a (good) head for something
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/hæv ɐ ɡˈʊd ɔːɹ hˈɛd fɔːɹ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
Idiom

to naturally excel at doing something

to have an ear for something
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/hæv ɐn ˈɪɹ fɔːɹ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

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
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/hæv ɐn ˈaɪ fɔːɹ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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
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/ɪntˈuːɪtˌɪv fˈiːlɪŋ/

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

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
to [have] a way with {sb/sth}
to have a way with somebody or something
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/hæv ɐ wˈeɪ wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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
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a special skill, ability, or talent to do something

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