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Difference between Be bent on doing something and Have a bent for something

admin Confusing Phrases

be bent on doing something—be determined to do smth.; have the mind set on smth.:

  • There is always a proportion of the crowd bent on harrying the speaker.

have a bent for something—have a natural interest and ability in a particular area:

  • James, who had a bent for figures, took care of the financial end of the business.