have a gift for

have a gift for (doing something)

To be talented or skilled at doing some specific thing. Rachel really has a gift for drawing—have you seen her latest piece? I had no idea Charlie had such a gift for acting! Matt really has a gift for hitting. If he keeps it up, he might just make it to the major leagues one day.

See also: for, gift, have

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have a gift for (doing) something

Fig. to have a natural talent for doing something. Tony has a gift for writing short stories. Sharon has a gift for dealing with animals.

See also: for, gift, have

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