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
Adjoa-Western African, Akan
Shakir-Arabic
Sraosha-Persian Mythology
Adair[ə'dɛə]
Marcia['ma:sjə]
Stella (1)STEL-ə (English)English, Italian, Dutch, German