Get the hang of Meaning in English
expression
GET thuh HANG uhv
get thuh HANG ov
Definition
To learn how to do something well, especially after practicing or trying a few times.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used when mastering a new skill that seems hard at first. Common with 'finally', 'quickly', or 'once you'. Not literal—don't use with physical objects. Similar: 'get the knack of'.
Spanish: cogerle el truco - acostumbrarse a algoPortuguese (BR): pegar o jeito - pegar a manha - aprender a fazerPortuguese (PT): apanhar o jeito - perceber como se fazChinese (Simplified): 掌握窍门 - 学会Chinese (Traditional): 掌握訣竅 - 學會Hindi: समझना - पकड़ में आनाArabic: إتقان الأمر - التعود على الشيءBengali: কৌশল রপ্ত করা - সহজে করা শিখে নেওয়াRussian: освоиться - приноровитьсяJapanese: コツをつかむ - 慣れるVietnamese: nắm được cách làm - quen vớiKorean: 감을 잡다 - 익숙해지다Turkish: işin püf noktasını kavramak - alışmakUrdu: ہنر سیکھ لینا - عادت ڈال لیناIndonesian: menguasai - terbiasa
Example Sentences
It took me a week to get the hang of driving a manual car.
basic
You'll get the hang of using this phone after a few days.
basic
She finally got the hang of the new software.
basic
Don't worry if it feels tricky at first—you'll get the hang of it soon enough!
natural
Once you get the hang of public speaking, it’s not so scary anymore.
natural
It takes time to get the hang of a new city, but you'll figure it out.
natural