getting to know

phrase

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

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Keep getting to know every corner of Maryland and look for every opportunity to raise your profile. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026 The happy scenes between Kip and Scott show that happiness and steadiness in a relationship is not boring at all and getting to know your new partner is a fascinating process. — Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026 And Vivi is a character with an incredible arc, so getting to know the different sides of her was important to us. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026 First impressions are great, but nothing beats getting to know a person, place or vehicle better. — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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