a feel for



a feel for something

an understanding or ability in a particular subject or activity I studied piano for a year, but I never really got a feel for it. She has a real feel for language, so her books are a pleasure to read.
Usage notes: usually said about a natural skill that you cannot learn and often used with get or have, as in the examples
See also: feel

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Martyn-Welsh, Ukrainian
Karolinekah-ro-LEE-nə (German)German, Danish, Norwegian
Nikon-Ancient Greek, Russian
Norman['nɔ:mən]
FlowerFLOW-ərEnglish (Rare)
Elvar-Icelandic