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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Otherwise, backing up a trailer just takes a bit of practice in an open parking lot to get the hang of it.
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Rob Reed, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Be patient but consistent in your instruction—your kids will eventually get the hang of things.
—Katherine Lee, Parents, 29 July 2024
After a couple times of using this opening and closing system, testers got the hang of it, and felt thankful for such an indestructible system that kept their things dry.
—Caitlin Kelly, Outside Online, 25 June 2024
Some assemblers got the hang of it quickly and filled four or even five kits at a time.
—Todd Harmonson, Orange County Register, 16 May 2024
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Rob Reed, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Be patient but consistent in your instruction—your kids will eventually get the hang of things.
—Katherine Lee, Parents, 29 July 2024
After a couple times of using this opening and closing system, testers got the hang of it, and felt thankful for such an indestructible system that kept their things dry.
—Caitlin Kelly, Outside Online, 25 June 2024
Some assemblers got the hang of it quickly and filled four or even five kits at a time.
—Todd Harmonson, Orange County Register, 16 May 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 5 Oct. 2024.
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