have a head for en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, transitive) To be capable with, knowledgeable about, or competent in dealing with.
I can't come rock climbing because I don't have a head for heights.
I've always had a head for figures; that's why I became an accountant.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| had a head for | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had a head for | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| having a head for | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| has a head for | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |