get the hang of
idiom
informal
: to learn the skills that are needed to do (something)
He was finally getting the hang of his job.
She's getting the hang of driving.
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While visiting the Corgi factory on Thursday, Kate took a turn at sewing a sock on one of the machines and spent several minutes trying to get the hang of the process, laughing at her attempts.
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
With enough practice, your child could probably get the hang of it too.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Catan is easy to get the hang of and only takes around an hour to finish.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
For instance, one child might love baseball and excel at throwing one while another isn't interested in the sport or never seems to get the hang of it.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
With enough practice, your child could probably get the hang of it too.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Catan is easy to get the hang of and only takes around an hour to finish.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
For instance, one child might love baseball and excel at throwing one while another isn't interested in the sport or never seems to get the hang of it.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Get the hang of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20the%20hang%20of. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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