1.
Be discriminating or perceptive about something, as in She has an eye for decorating. [c. 1700]
2.
have eyes for. Also,
have eyes only for. Be attracted to or desire someone or something (exclusively). For example, It's obvious she has eyes for him, or He has eyes only for the top award. [Early 1800s]
have an eye for
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