have a feel for something

have a feel for (something)

To have good sense of a situation or how to do something; to have substantial knowledge or experience in something. Once I have a feel for the company's daily operations, I'll be more comfortable in this management role. I have a feel for horses after working on a ranch for so many years.
See also: feel, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have a ˈfeel for something

(informal) have an understanding of something or be naturally good at doing it: A good politician has to have a feel for what people want.
See also: feel, have, something
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See also:
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best
  • a thing of the past
  • a slew of (something)
  • a bird in the hand