take some getting used to

phrase

: 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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“Take some getting used to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20some%20getting%20used%20to. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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