have a way with
phrase
: to be able to use (something) or to deal with (something or someone) well and effectively
He has a way with words.
She has a way with kids/dogs.
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“Have a way with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20way%20with. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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