Get into your stride

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To become comfortable and effective in what you are doing.

After a few days on the new job, Jenny really got into her stride.
Visual representation of "get into your stride" - To become comfortable and effective in what you are doing

Often appears as...

  • finally get into your stride
  • soon get into your stride

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Idiomatic

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Confidence Growth

Used when someone becomes more assured in their actions over time.

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Once she understood the software, she got into her stride and finished the project quickly.
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Overcoming Awkwardness

Implies an initial period of adjustment before becoming proficient.

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He stumbled at first, but once he got into his stride, he became a great speaker.
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Metaphorical Movement

Though it suggests walking, it's used metaphorically for non-physical activities too.

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It took me a week, but I've finally got into my stride with this research project.
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