Idioms & Slang

Get the hang of it

ɡet ðə hæŋ əv ɪt

idiom

What does Get the hang of it mean?

To learn how to do something.

Example sentence

"You'll get the hang of driving here soon."

American usage tip

For skills that take practice.

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