Get into your stride
phrase
To become comfortable and effective in what you are doing.
After a few days on the new job, Jenny really got into her stride.
Often appears as...
- finally get into your stride
- soon get into your stride
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To start to perform confidently and well after a slow, uncertain start.
The team took a while to get into their stride in the second half, but they caught up in the end.
Often appears as...
- took a while to get into their stride
- get into their stride in the second half
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To become comfortable and effective in what you are doing.
After a few days on the new job, Jenny really got into her stride.
Often appears as...
- finally get into your stride
- soon get into your stride
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To start to perform confidently and well after a slow, uncertain start.
The team took a while to get into their stride in the second half, but they caught up in the end.
Often appears as...
- took a while to get into their stride
- get into their stride in the second half
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Confidence Growth
Used when someone becomes more assured in their actions over time.
Once she understood the software, she got into her stride and finished the project quickly.
Pro Tip 2/3Overcoming Awkwardness
Implies an initial period of adjustment before becoming proficient.
He stumbled at first, but once he got into his stride, he became a great speaker.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Movement
Though it suggests walking, it's used metaphorically for non-physical activities too.
It took me a week, but I've finally got into my stride with this research project.
Pro Tip 1/3Confidence Growth
Used when someone becomes more assured in their actions over time.
Once she understood the software, she got into her stride and finished the project quickly.
Pro Tip 2/3Overcoming Awkwardness
Implies an initial period of adjustment before becoming proficient.
He stumbled at first, but once he got into his stride, he became a great speaker.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Movement
Though it suggests walking, it's used metaphorically for non-physical activities too.
It took me a week, but I've finally got into my stride with this research project.
Pro Tip 1/3Confidence Growth
Used when someone becomes more assured in their actions over time.
Once she understood the software, she got into her stride and finished the project quickly.
Pro Tip 2/3Overcoming Awkwardness
Implies an initial period of adjustment before becoming proficient.
He stumbled at first, but once he got into his stride, he became a great speaker.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Movement
Though it suggests walking, it's used metaphorically for non-physical activities too.
It took me a week, but I've finally got into my stride with this research project.
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