getting to know

idiom

: becoming acquainted with
We just bought a house here last month, and we're still getting to know our neighbors.

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The onscreen sisters began taking hikes and getting to know each other. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025 What started as a distraction from Manny’s absence soon blossomed into a deep bond as Michelle and Leo spent hours talking, listening to music, and getting to know each other. Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025 Talk about getting to know folks – I cold-called Randy. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025 And, of course, getting to know the region’s culture is a must. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for getting to know

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“Getting to know.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getting%20to%20know. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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