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