take some getting used to
idiom
: to require that one become familiar with something so that it seems normal or usual
The new color is nice, but it'll take some getting used to.
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Using a wider screen requires a little more twisting of the neck and that can take some getting used to.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Challenging Short Game Complex Based on initial practice feedback, players say the greenside bunkers, chipping areas around the green, and the putting surface will all take some getting used to.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
After previous seasons were set in Hawaii and Italy, this next batch of episodes takes its tourist characters to southeast Asia, hoping to relieve some stress in the form of meditation, drugs, and food — though the latter especially may take some getting used to for these new arrivals.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
While going to networking events and not drinking may take some getting used to, Dr. Schiller and Merrel agree that the pros greatly outweigh the cons.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Challenging Short Game Complex Based on initial practice feedback, players say the greenside bunkers, chipping areas around the green, and the putting surface will all take some getting used to.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
After previous seasons were set in Hawaii and Italy, this next batch of episodes takes its tourist characters to southeast Asia, hoping to relieve some stress in the form of meditation, drugs, and food — though the latter especially may take some getting used to for these new arrivals.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
While going to networking events and not drinking may take some getting used to, Dr. Schiller and Merrel agree that the pros greatly outweigh the cons.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take some getting used to
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“Take some getting used to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20some%20getting%20used%20to. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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