having a knack

But despite having a knack for writing cosy crime, he admits to the BBC he is "terrible at playing detective".

We could also learn whether his artwork is being purchased by connoisseurs known for having a knack for spotting rising talent, or people who have never previously stepped inside an auction house, but who happen to be in the market for a tax break or a bit of regulatory relief from the government.

“He has a gift for having a knack for the basketball,” Payton said.

Fitzpatrick cited the meetings as pivotal as well, and in turn many of his teammates have gone out of their way to credit him with having a knack for strengthening the team chemistry, too.

Having a knack for it, but no supervised training, and therefore no license to do it, Violet can only charge twenty-five or fifty cents anyway, but since that business at Dorcas’ funeral, many of her regular customers have found reasons to do their own hair or have a daughter heat up the irons.