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June 25, 2017 Word of the Day

get the hang of /ˈgɛt ðə ˈhæŋ əv/ idiom
get the hang of
/ˈgɛt ðə ˈhæŋ əv/
idiom
The girl is getting the hang of driving.
The girl is getting the hang of driving.
Definition of GET THE HANG OF

informal

: to learn the skills that are needed to do (something)

  • He was finally getting the hang of his job. [=he was finally beginning to understand and become skillful in his job]

  • She's getting the hang of driving.

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