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/Sounds like "teh" (as in "ten") + "NEHR" (as in "net") + "OH" (as in "oh") + "hoh" (as in "hope") + "KLEE" (as in "cling") + "nee" (as in "knee") + "koh" (as in "coat")/

Meaning

To have sharp clinical intuition, the ability to spot details or problems that others miss. The skill of analyzing and diagnosing situations instantly, whether in medicine, business, or life.

Examples

He has a great eye for business, he sees opportunities nobody else does.

With her clinical eye she diagnosed the problem before anyone.

Regional synonyms

In Colombia, to chicken out and back down at the last minute when facing a challenge or commitment. Someone who arruga promises to step up but crumbles when the moment arrives.