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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Your kid isn’t going to learn the ins and outs of photography on this tablet but should be able to get the hang of aiming and shooting.
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Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 1 July 2025
Back on the bus—you’ll be getting the hang of them by now—for another short hop to Walthamstow, which was named London’s best place to live in 2025 by the Sunday Times.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
The user interface is radically different, but Photoshop veterans will likely get the hang of the mobile version quickly.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 7 June 2025
There is a joyous moment for the women when Sarah finally gets the hang of Cantonese.
—George Gene Gustines, New York Times, 1 June 2025
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Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 1 July 2025
Back on the bus—you’ll be getting the hang of them by now—for another short hop to Walthamstow, which was named London’s best place to live in 2025 by the Sunday Times.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
The user interface is radically different, but Photoshop veterans will likely get the hang of the mobile version quickly.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 7 June 2025
There is a joyous moment for the women when Sarah finally gets the hang of Cantonese.
—George Gene Gustines, New York Times, 1 June 2025
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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 Jul. 2025.
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