have a gift for (doing) something

have a gift for (doing) something
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.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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