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Common collocations with knack in American Collocation

knack noun singular

US /næk/

amazing
extraordinary
great
happy
incredible
real
special
uncanny
unerring
wonderful

He has the uncanny knack of noticing when someone is upset, or in need of support, or simply just wants to talk.

have a knack

have

She seemed to have a knack for being in the right place at the right time.

get a knack

acquire
develop
get
learn

It is relatively easy, once you have got the knack.

lose a knack

lose

It seems that I’ve not lost the knack completely.

show a knack

demonstrate
display
show

James shows a real knack for composing simple yet fantastic melodies.