have good antennae



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have good antennae

To be very sensitive (to something); to have a keen sense of detection or perception. Likened to the antennae of (e.g.) an insect, which are extremely sensitive to environmental stimuli. The best teacher must have good antennae for any emotional difficulties their students may be going through.
See also: good, have

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Daichidah-ee-cheeJapanese
Bethania-Spanish, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Conrad['kɔnræd]
Raanan-Hebrew
Alf (1)-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Norse Mythology
Agathon-Ancient Greek