Example: It takes time to get the hang of riding a bike.
Definition
"To get the hang of" means to learn how to do something properly or become skilled at a task through practice and experience. For example, it takes time to get the hang of riding a bike, meaning one must practice before becoming proficient.
Translations
cogerle el truco
de slag te pakken krijgen
agafar-li el truc
prendre le coup de main
den Dreh rausbekommen
Etymology
The phrase "to get the hang of" likely originated in the mid-19th century, where "hang" referred to understanding or grasping the way something works. Did you know? It originally related to learning the 'hang' or technique of physical tasks, which evolved into its current figurative sense of mastering any skill.
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"To get the hang of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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