Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get the feel of
idiomatic expression
/ɡɛt ðə fiːl əv/

Definition
To understand or become familiar with something through experience.

Examples
- Before deciding on the new software, it’s important to get the feel of how it functions.
- She visited the town a few times to get the feel of its culture.
- As a new employee, he took some time to get the feel of the company’s workflow.

Meaning
To learn about or experience something in order to grasp its nature or essence.

Synonyms
- understand
- experience
- grasp
- comprehend
- familiarize oneself