nose for
idiom
: an ability to find (something)
He is a good reporter with a nose for news.
a baseball scout with a nose for talent
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Among contemporary players, McQueen compared his game to that of Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk, describing himself as a power forward with a two-way game and a nose for the net.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
Has Nick ever been loyal to June above himself, or has his nose for survival always steered him in June’s direction?
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
Apparently, these sinus infections remained rather recalcitrant to standard treatments until her doctor took a sample from her nose for testing.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
This all shows that State Police have a nose for bonus pay.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 June 2025
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
Has Nick ever been loyal to June above himself, or has his nose for survival always steered him in June’s direction?
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
Apparently, these sinus infections remained rather recalcitrant to standard treatments until her doctor took a sample from her nose for testing.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
This all shows that State Police have a nose for bonus pay.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 June 2025
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“Nose for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nose%20for. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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