Have a nose for (something)

To have a talent for finding something.Our supervisor has a nose for finding ways to save money in our company.

Have a near miss

To nearly crash or collide with something.The two trucks had a near miss on the highway this morning.

Have a mind to (do something)

To be tempted to do something, to be inclined to do something.I have a mind to tell my friend that I will not lend him any more money.

Have a mind like a steel trap

To have a very sharp and agile mind.The man has a mind like a steel trap and can remember most things easily.

Have a heart of stone

To be cold and unfriendly.The man has a heart of stone and he will never help anybody.

Have a heart of gold

To be generous or sincere or friendly.The woman has a heart of gold and is always willing to help her friends.

Have a heart

To be generous and forgiving.The woman does not have a heart and nobody likes her.

Have a fit

To become upset.The woman had a fit when she saw what her son had done to her car.

Have a finger in the pie

To be involved in something.The man has his finger in the pie of many businesses.

Have a field day

To have a chance to do much of something that you want - especially the chance to criticize someone.The media had a field day with the scandal... Read more →