Have an eye for something

phrase

To be good at noticing a particular type of thing.

She has an eye for detail, which makes her a good editor.
Visual representation of "have an eye for something" - To be good at noticing a particular type of thing

Often appears as...

  • have an eye for detail
  • have an eye for color

Usage tips

General,Idiomatic

phrase

To appreciate or like a particular type of thing.

He has an eye for contemporary art, he always knows which pieces will increase in value.
Visual representation of "have an eye for something" - To appreciate or like a particular type of thing

Often appears as...

  • have an eye for art
  • have an eye for aesthetics

Usage tips

General,Idiomatic

phrase

To be good at noticing a particular type of thing.

She has an eye for detail, which makes her a good editor.
Visual representation of "have an eye for something" - To be good at noticing a particular type of thing

Often appears as...

  • have an eye for detail
  • have an eye for color

Usage tips

General,Idiomatic

phrase

To appreciate or like a particular type of thing.

He has an eye for contemporary art, he always knows which pieces will increase in value.
Visual representation of "have an eye for something" - To appreciate or like a particular type of thing

Often appears as...

  • have an eye for art
  • have an eye for aesthetics

Usage tips

General,Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "have an eye for something"
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Attention to Detail

Suggests a person's talent for noticing specific, often small details others might miss.

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A detective must have an eye for detail to solve a mystery.
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Skill Recognition

Can imply that someone has natural ability or learned skill in a particular area.

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The tailor has an eye for stitching patterns flawlessly.
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Critical Judgement

Can be used to describe a person who can critically assess quality or suitability.

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As an interior designer, she really has an eye for space.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Attention to Detail

Suggests a person's talent for noticing specific, often small details others might miss.

Illustration for Attention to Detail
A detective must have an eye for detail to solve a mystery.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Skill Recognition

Can imply that someone has natural ability or learned skill in a particular area.

Illustration for Skill Recognition
The tailor has an eye for stitching patterns flawlessly.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Critical Judgement

Can be used to describe a person who can critically assess quality or suitability.

Illustration for Critical Judgement
As an interior designer, she really has an eye for space.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Attention to Detail

Suggests a person's talent for noticing specific, often small details others might miss.

Illustration for Attention to Detail
A detective must have an eye for detail to solve a mystery.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Skill Recognition

Can imply that someone has natural ability or learned skill in a particular area.

Illustration for Skill Recognition
The tailor has an eye for stitching patterns flawlessly.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Critical Judgement

Can be used to describe a person who can critically assess quality or suitability.

Illustration for Critical Judgement
As an interior designer, she really has an eye for space.
Visual representation of the word "Have an eye for something"

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