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Re: He has a way about him

Posted by Ward Fredericks on February 22, 2004

In Reply to: Re: He has a way with him posted by Bob on February 22, 2004

: : what exactly does this phrase mean - is it critical or complimentary, or can it be either? Would you be offended if someone used it of you?

: He has a certain charm, a raffish quality. He is (potentially) seductive. It's usually a compliment.

::I've heard this phrase as "he has a way about him" or "he has a certain way about him"