Have a way with somebody/something

phrase

To interact successfully or effectively with a person or thing.

He has a way with children, they always seem to love him.
Visual representation of "have a way with somebody/something" - To interact successfully or effectively with a person or thing.

Often appears as...

  • have a way with children
  • have a way with pets

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Idiomatic

phrase

To successfully use charm or persuasion on someone, or to get someone to do what you want.

She has a way with her boss, always getting the best assignments.
Visual representation of "have a way with somebody/something" - To successfully use charm or persuasion on someone, or to get someone to do what you want.

Often appears as...

  • have a way with bosses
  • have a way with parents

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To interact successfully or effectively with a person or thing.

He has a way with children, they always seem to love him.
Visual representation of "have a way with somebody/something" - To interact successfully or effectively with a person or thing.

Often appears as...

  • have a way with children
  • have a way with pets

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To successfully use charm or persuasion on someone, or to get someone to do what you want.

She has a way with her boss, always getting the best assignments.
Visual representation of "have a way with somebody/something" - To successfully use charm or persuasion on someone, or to get someone to do what you want.

Often appears as...

  • have a way with bosses
  • have a way with parents

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
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Positive Skill

Refers to a special talent in dealing with certain things, often seen very positively.

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Mara has a way with plants, her garden is stunning.
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Natural Aptitude

Implies someone has a natural skill without needing much training or effort.

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He just has a way with computers; he fixes them instinctively.
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Often Unexplained

The ability is sometimes mysterious or hard to define, going beyond basic competence.

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Somehow, she has a way with the audience; they're captivated.
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Positive Skill

Refers to a special talent in dealing with certain things, often seen very positively.

Illustration for Positive Skill
Mara has a way with plants, her garden is stunning.
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Natural Aptitude

Implies someone has a natural skill without needing much training or effort.

Illustration for Natural Aptitude
He just has a way with computers; he fixes them instinctively.
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Often Unexplained

The ability is sometimes mysterious or hard to define, going beyond basic competence.

Illustration for Often Unexplained
Somehow, she has a way with the audience; they're captivated.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Skill

Refers to a special talent in dealing with certain things, often seen very positively.

Illustration for Positive Skill
Mara has a way with plants, her garden is stunning.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Natural Aptitude

Implies someone has a natural skill without needing much training or effort.

Illustration for Natural Aptitude
He just has a way with computers; he fixes them instinctively.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Often Unexplained

The ability is sometimes mysterious or hard to define, going beyond basic competence.

Illustration for Often Unexplained
Somehow, she has a way with the audience; they're captivated.
Visual representation of the word "Have a way with somebody/something"

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