getting to know
idiom
: becoming acquainted with
We just bought a house here last month, and we're still getting to know our neighbors.
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Maintaining some air of in-person wonder is absolutely vital to getting to know another person for real.
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Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 3 May 2025
Whether getting to know people up close in their own environments or having other up-close experiences, people learn empathy and gain knowledge.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2025
After getting to know him, the Jets fell in love with Membou’s personality as well as his football skills.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
Her mom has successfully kept her isolated from her grandfather even though Hazel has asked a lot about him and shown interest in getting to know him.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 3 May 2025
Whether getting to know people up close in their own environments or having other up-close experiences, people learn empathy and gain knowledge.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2025
After getting to know him, the Jets fell in love with Membou’s personality as well as his football skills.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
Her mom has successfully kept her isolated from her grandfather even though Hazel has asked a lot about him and shown interest in getting to know him.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for getting to know
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“Getting to know.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getting%20to%20know. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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