have a head for

idiom

: to have an ability to understand or deal with (something)
She's always had a (good) head for business.
(British) Working on bridges doesn't bother him. He has a head for heights.

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“Have a head for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20head%20for. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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