Get your eye in

phrase

To adapt to something by practicing until one becomes accomplished.

I need to get my eye in before I can hit the target accurately.
Visual representation of "get your eye in" - To adapt to something by practicing until one becomes accomplished.

Often appears as...

  • get your eye in with
  • it takes time to get your eye in

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To adapt to something by practicing until one becomes accomplished.

I need to get my eye in before I can hit the target accurately.
Visual representation of "get your eye in" - To adapt to something by practicing until one becomes accomplished.

Often appears as...

  • get your eye in with
  • it takes time to get your eye in

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "get your eye in"
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Sports Origin

Originally from sports, meaning to adjust your aim or technique through repetition.

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He spent the morning getting his eye in at the archery range.
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Adjustment Period

Suggests a brief period of preparation or acclimatization to a task.

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Give me a few tries to get my eye in, and I'll be pitching perfectly.
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Focus on Precision

Emphasizes precision and attention to detail through practice.

Illustration for Focus on Precision
The jeweler took time to get his eye in before setting the delicate stone.
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Sports Origin

Originally from sports, meaning to adjust your aim or technique through repetition.

Illustration for Sports Origin
He spent the morning getting his eye in at the archery range.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Adjustment Period

Suggests a brief period of preparation or acclimatization to a task.

Illustration for Adjustment Period
Give me a few tries to get my eye in, and I'll be pitching perfectly.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Focus on Precision

Emphasizes precision and attention to detail through practice.

Illustration for Focus on Precision
The jeweler took time to get his eye in before setting the delicate stone.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sports Origin

Originally from sports, meaning to adjust your aim or technique through repetition.

Illustration for Sports Origin
He spent the morning getting his eye in at the archery range.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Adjustment Period

Suggests a brief period of preparation or acclimatization to a task.

Illustration for Adjustment Period
Give me a few tries to get my eye in, and I'll be pitching perfectly.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Focus on Precision

Emphasizes precision and attention to detail through practice.

Illustration for Focus on Precision
The jeweler took time to get his eye in before setting the delicate stone.
Visual representation of the word "Get your eye in"

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