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
AndrÉawn-DRE (French), an-DRE (Portuguese)French, Portuguese
GerryJER-ee (English), KHER-ree (Dutch)English, Dutch
Sheila['ʃi:lə]
HÁVar&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
Karol['kærəl]
CySIEEnglish