- have a feel for something
- informal
to have a natural ability to do or understand something
He's really got a feel for tennis.
English dictionary. 2014.
have a feel for something
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have a feel for something — informal phrase to have a natural ability to do or understand something He’s really got a feel for tennis. Thesaurus: to understand somethingsynonym Main entry: feel * * * have a feel for sth … Useful english dictionary
have the stomach for something — (not) have the stomach for (something) to not feel brave or determined enough to do something unpleasant. Demoralised and exhausted, the soldiers did not have the stomach for another fight … New idioms dictionary
not have the stomach for something — not have the stomach (for (something)) to not feel strong or brave enough to do something unpleasant. The soldiers did not have the stomach for another fight. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form not have the stomach to do something: I don t… … New idioms dictionary
(a) feel for something — 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… … New idioms dictionary
not have the stomach for something — (not) have the stomach for (something) to not feel brave or determined enough to do something unpleasant. Demoralised and exhausted, the soldiers did not have the stomach for another fight … New idioms dictionary
feel for — 1) PHRASAL VERB If you feel for something, for example in the dark, you try to find it by moving your hand around until you touch it. [V P n] I felt for my wallet and papers in my inside pocket... [V adv/prep P n] I slumped down in my usual… … English dictionary
have the stomach for — (not) have the stomach for (something) to not feel brave or determined enough to do something unpleasant. Demoralised and exhausted, the soldiers did not have the stomach for another fight … New idioms dictionary
have a thing for — have a thing for/about/informal phrase to have very strong feelings about someone or something, especially feelings that are unusual or unreasonable I have a thing about flying in planes; it scares me. Thesaurus: to feel an emotionsynonym … Useful english dictionary
not have the stomach for — not have the stomach (for (something)) to not feel strong or brave enough to do something unpleasant. The soldiers did not have the stomach for another fight. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form not have the stomach to do something: I don t… … New idioms dictionary
have a soft spot for something — have a soft spot for (someone/something) to feel a lot of affection for someone or something, often without knowing why. I ve got a real soft spot for Thomas I just find something about him very appealing … New idioms dictionary
