come naturally
idiom
: to be an ability that a person or animal is born with
Musical talent comes naturally to that family.
Memorizing important dates in history came naturally to him in school.
Working with sheep comes naturally to sheepdogs.
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The abilities that come naturally to you are your ace cards in business.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
While Brosnan has mastered the art of drama throughout his career, singing didn’t come naturally to the former Bond star.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 19 July 2025
Hyperbole and swagger come naturally to the cocksure quarterback, who, before arriving at Vanderbilt, once entered a rival team’s indoor practice facility and urinated on the team’s logo.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In this case, the best strategy is one that should come naturally to the Trump administration: Buy American.
—Sally C. Pipes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
While Brosnan has mastered the art of drama throughout his career, singing didn’t come naturally to the former Bond star.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 19 July 2025
Hyperbole and swagger come naturally to the cocksure quarterback, who, before arriving at Vanderbilt, once entered a rival team’s indoor practice facility and urinated on the team’s logo.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In this case, the best strategy is one that should come naturally to the Trump administration: Buy American.
—Sally C. Pipes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
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“Come naturally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20naturally. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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