get the hang of
idiom
informal
: to learn the skills that are needed to do (something)
He was finally getting the hang of his job.
She's getting the hang of driving.
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For instance, one child might love baseball and excel at throwing one while another isn't interested in the sport or never seems to get the hang of it.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Nick Cannon is getting the hang of being a teenage girl dad.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Otherwise, backing up a trailer just takes a bit of practice in an open parking lot to get the hang of it.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Be patient but consistent in your instruction—your kids will eventually get the hang of things.
—Katherine Lee, Parents, 29 July 2024
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Nick Cannon is getting the hang of being a teenage girl dad.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Otherwise, backing up a trailer just takes a bit of practice in an open parking lot to get the hang of it.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Be patient but consistent in your instruction—your kids will eventually get the hang of things.
—Katherine Lee, Parents, 29 July 2024
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“Get the hang of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20the%20hang%20of. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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