HAVE A HEAD FOR meaning: Possess natural ability or aptitude - OneLook

Usually means: Possess natural ability or aptitude.

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Definitions from Wiktionary (have a head for)

▸ verb: (transitive, idiomatic) To be capable with, knowledgeable about, or competent in dealing with.

Similar:

know one's stuff, have one's head screwed on, have it in one, have one's head screwed on right, capacitate, got it going on, be able to, can do with, have the heart, admit, more...

Opposite:

lack aptitude, be inept, be incompetent, be incapable

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Similar:

know one's stuff, have one's head screwed on, have it in one, have one's head screwed on right, capacitate, got it going on, be able to, can do with, have the heart, admit, more...

Opposite:

lack aptitude, be inept, be incompetent, be incapable

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