Get the hang of something
idiomatic expression
To understand and learn how to do something after practice.
She will get the hang of driving with some more lessons
Often appears as...
- finally get the hang of
- still trying to get the hang of
Usage tips
General,Idiomatic
idiomatic expression
To understand and learn how to do something after practice.
She will get the hang of driving with some more lessons
Often appears as...
- finally get the hang of
- still trying to get the hang of
Usage tips
General,Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Practical Learning
The phrase implies gaining skill through repeated practice or experience, not just theoretical understanding.
Try using the software daily to get the hang of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant
It suggests that learning the skill might take some time and effort before doing it well.
It might take a few games to get the hang of the controls.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal
The phrase is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.
I'm still trying to get the hang of this recipe.
Pro Tip 1/3Practical Learning
The phrase implies gaining skill through repeated practice or experience, not just theoretical understanding.
Try using the software daily to get the hang of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant
It suggests that learning the skill might take some time and effort before doing it well.
It might take a few games to get the hang of the controls.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal
The phrase is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.
I'm still trying to get the hang of this recipe.
Pro Tip 1/3Practical Learning
The phrase implies gaining skill through repeated practice or experience, not just theoretical understanding.
Try using the software daily to get the hang of it.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant
It suggests that learning the skill might take some time and effort before doing it well.
It might take a few games to get the hang of the controls.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal
The phrase is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.
I'm still trying to get the hang of this recipe.
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