Have an eye for Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
HAV-uhn-EYE-for
hæv/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪ/ /fˈɔː
HAV-uhn-EYE-faw
Definition
To be good at noticing or judging the quality or details of something, such as art, fashion, or beauty.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in positive contexts to praise someone's ability to notice quality, beauty, or talent (e.g., 'have an eye for detail', 'have an eye for design'). It's informal to neutral. Not literal—does not refer to eyesight. Common with areas needing judgment or taste.
Spanish: tener buen ojo paraPortuguese (BR): ter olho paraPortuguese (PT): ter olho paraChinese (Simplified): 对……有鉴赏力 - 擅长发现（美好事物）Chinese (Traditional): 對……有鑑賞力 - 擅長發現（美好事物）Hindi: की अच्छी समझ होनाArabic: يملك عينًا ثاقبة لـBengali: চোখ আছে (কোনো কিছুর প্রতি) - ভালো বোঝার ক্ষমতাRussian: глаз на что-то - чуткое восприятиеJapanese: 見る目があるVietnamese: có con mắt tinh tườngKorean: 안목이 있다Turkish: gözü olmak - iyi anlamakUrdu: نظر رکھنے والاIndonesian: punya mata untuk (sesuatu) - jeli terhadap
Example Sentences
She has an eye for beautiful clothes.
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He has an eye for details in his work.
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My teacher has an eye for talent.
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Wow, you really have an eye for picking the best fruit.
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You definitely have an eye for design; this room looks amazing!
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If you have an eye for bargains, you’ll love this market.
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