a nose for something



a nose for something

An intuitive ability to detect or excel at something. I've always been able to learn languages easily. I guess I just have a nose for it. He's got a real nose for determining which way the stock markets are going to shift.
See also: nose

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HollieHAHL-eeEnglish
Arvel-English
SandraSAHN-drah (Italian, Dutch, Finnish), SAN-drə (English), ZAHN-drah (German)Italian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic,
Nina (4)NEE-nahRussian
GnaeusGNIE-uws (Ancient Roman), NIE-əs (English)Ancient Roman
Roman['rəumən]