take some getting used to
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: 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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His twin, Tony, is so accustomed to the rhythm and connectivity twins have that after 58 years a new older brother is going to take some getting used to.
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30 June 2026
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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 6 Jul. 2026.
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