have a nose for

have a nose for (something)

To have 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 has a nose for determining which way the stock market is going to shift.See also: have, nose

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.See also: have, nose

have a nose for

have an instinctive talent for detecting (something).See also: have, nose