C2nouninformalwork
US/næk/
UK/næk/
a natural skill or a clever way of doing something well
In context
She has a knack for calming angry customers down in a few minutes.
Writing a short, clear email is a knack that takes practice.
Once you get the knack of the new software, it saves hours every week.
Words that go with knack
noun + preposition
- knack forHe has a real knack for spotting good investments.
- knack ofShe has the knack of making complex ideas sound simple.
verb + noun
- have a knackSome people have a knack for languages.
- get the knackIt took me a week to get the knack of driving a manual car.
adjective + noun
- uncanny knackThe coach has an uncanny knack for choosing the right players.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She has a knack in selling.Correct: She has a knack for selling.