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

Examples of nose for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once again, many examples edge into the realm of self-promotion — such as leading wine taster Ilja Gort insuring his nose for $8 million in 2008. —James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2024

Harkening back to the Cancer’s nose for money, Benson points to Hart’s comedic empire. —Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024

Aaliyah Edwards, who averages 17.8 points and 9.3 rebounds, is also expected to return from a broken nose for the NCAA Tournament, so nothing is impossible for the Huskies in March. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2024

In short: its eye for fantasy fiction writers capable of building loyal readerships, and its nose for diversification. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 30 May 2024