have a way with
Related to have a way with: have a way with words
have a way with (someone or something)
To have a special skill when working with someone or something. Everything she says sounds so lovely—she just has a way with words.
See also: have, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have a way with someone or something
to have a special and effective way of dealing with someone or something. She has a way with Jeff. She can get him to do anything. Sarah has a way with flowers. She can arrange them beautifully.
See also: have, way
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
have a way with
Have success in dealing with, as in She has a way with young children. [c. 1700]
See also: have, way
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
have a way with somebody/something
have a special ability to deal with somebody/something: She’s a very good teacher. She has a way with children. She’s got a way with words (= she is very good at expressing herself).See also: have, somebody, something, way
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a mystery to (one)
- (one) can whistle for it
- appear to
- able to do
- able to do it
- a change of heart
- a turn of phrase
- a shoulder to cry on
- a piece of the action
- a piece/slice of the action