Get the hang of something

Pro Tip 1/3

Practical 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 2/3

Not 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 3/3

Informal

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.