Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

get-the-hang-of-something

idiom
/ɡɛt ðə hæŋ ʌv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To learn how to do something, especially after a period of practice or difficulty.
Examples
  • After a few lessons, I finally got the hang of riding a bike.
  • It took me a while, but I eventually got the hang of using the new software.
Meaning
The phrase means to understand how to do something after some initial struggle or confusion.
Synonyms
  • Become proficient in
  • Master
  • Understand