have a way with


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

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

have a way with

Have success in dealing with, as in She has a way with young children. [c. 1700] See also: have, way

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