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.

See also: have, nose

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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.

See also: have, nose