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Get/take/have the measure of somebody

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Judging Character

The phrase is often used when someone is trying to judge another's nature or intentions.

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The detective took the measure of the suspect calmly.
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Professional Assessment

In work contexts, it relates to understanding a colleague's or employee's work capabilities.

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Give me time to get the measure of his negotiation skills.
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Competitive Edge

Used in sports or competition to describe learning about opponents to gain an advantage.

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Our coach has taken the measure of the rival team's strategy.
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