have a way with

have a way with
{v. phr.} To be able to lead, persuade, or influence. * /Dave has such a way with the campers that they do everything he tells them to do./ * /Ted will be a good veterinarian, because he has a way with animals./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • have a way with — To be good at dealing with or managing (people, etc) • • • Main Entry: ↑way * * * have a way with phrase to be able to deal with someone or something well He really has a way with animals. Thesaurus: to do something well or better than someone… …   Useful english dictionary

  • have your way with — to do exactly what you want to do to or with (something or someone); especially : to have sex with (someone, and especially someone over whom you have control, influence, etc.) He has had his way with many women. • • • Main Entry: ↑way …   Useful english dictionary

  • have a way with — (someone/something) to be especially good in dealing with someone or something. My son has a way with little kids. She had a way with words that was fantastic …   New idioms dictionary

  • have a way with — ► have a way with have a particular talent for dealing with or ability in. Main Entry: ↑way …   English terms dictionary

  • have a way with — idi to have a charming, persuasive, or effective manner of dealing with: He has a way with children; to have a way with words …   From formal English to slang

  • have a way with someone — have a way with (someone/something) to be especially good in dealing with someone or something. My son has a way with little kids. She had a way with words that was fantastic …   New idioms dictionary

  • have a way with something — have a way with (someone/something) to be especially good in dealing with someone or something. My son has a way with little kids. She had a way with words that was fantastic …   New idioms dictionary

  • have a way with somebody — have a way with sb/sth idiom to be good at dealing with sb/sth • He has a way with small children. • She has a way with words (= is very good at expressing herself). Main entry: ↑wayidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • have a way with something — have a way with sb/sth idiom to be good at dealing with sb/sth • He has a way with small children. • She has a way with words (= is very good at expressing herself). Main entry: ↑wayidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • have a way with one — To have a fascinating personality or persuasive manner • • • Main Entry: ↑way …   Useful english dictionary

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