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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However, Hollywood seems to be getting the hang of this game-to-screen thing.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
How To Play 'Connections' The game's rules are easy to get the hang of.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
How To Play 'Connections' The game's rules are easy to get the hang of.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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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 20 May. 2025.
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