have a nose for

have a nose for something

Fig. to have the ability to sense or find something, such as news, trouble, gossip, etc. She really has a nose for news. She's a good reporter. Fred has a nose for gossip.

have a nose for something

(informal)

to be good at finding a particular kind of thing Like any good newspaper journalist, she has a nose for a good story. He's always finding things in the sales. He seems to have a nose for a bargain.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Aspen	AS-pən	English (Modern)
Henryk	HEN-rik	Polish
Malone	mə-LON	English (Rare)
Franklin	['fræŋklin]
Sabellius	-	Late Roman
Aymar	['eimə]