Get the feel of something/of doing something

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To become familiar or comfortable with something or doing something.

It took me a few weeks to get the feel of my new job.
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  • get the feel of a new job
  • get the feel of a new city
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Adjustment Period

It often refers to a period of adaptation where someone is learning or getting used to something new.

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She's still getting the feel of living abroad, but she's adjusting well.
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Experiential Learning

The phrase suggests learning through direct experience or practice, not just theory or observation.

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Driving every day helped him get the feel of his new car.
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