The phrase “get the hang of it” means to become familiar with something or to learn how to do it effectively after some practice or experience. It’s typically used when someone starts to understand how something works or becomes more comfortable with a skill or activity. The idea is that, initially, the task may be challenging or unfamiliar, but with time and practice, the person will eventually master it or get better at it. In Indonesian, it can be translated as “menjadi terbiasa” or “memahami cara melakukannya”.
Synonyms:
- Get the feel for
- Learn the ropes
- Master
- Get the hang
- Learn how to
- Acclimate
- Familiarize oneself
- Get the knack of
- Become proficient
- Pick up the skill
Example Sentences:
- It took me a few tries, but I finally got the hang of it and can use the new software without any trouble.
- Don’t worry if it’s difficult at first. You’ll get the hang of it after practicing a bit.
- He didn’t get the hang of it right away, but now he’s great at handling customer service issues.
- Once you get the hang of it, riding a bike becomes second nature.
- I was struggling with the recipe, but now I’ve got the hang of it and can cook it perfectly.
- It may take some time, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll find it much easier.
- I didn’t get the hang of it the first time, but after some help, I finally did.
- She’ll get the hang of it soon; everyone needs a little time to adjust.
- Once you get the hang of it, driving a manual car won’t feel as intimidating.
- The new phone’s interface is a bit tricky, but I think I’ve got the hang of it now.
Related Words:
- Familiarity
- Skill
- Mastery
- Practice
- Expertise
- Comfort
- Knowledge
- Experience
- Proficiency
- Accomplishment
Related Phrasal Verbs:
- Pick up (to learn something or acquire a new skill, much like getting the hang of it)
- Get the feel for (to become accustomed to something, like getting the hang of it)
- Get the knack of (to develop the ability to do something after practice, similar to getting the hang of it)
- Learn the ropes (to learn how to do something, especially a new task or job, akin to getting the hang of it)
- Catch on (to understand or become proficient at something, similar to getting the hang of it)
- Pick up the pace (to become more efficient or quicker at something, often after understanding it, like getting the hang of it)
- Get into the groove (to become comfortable or skilled in doing something, like getting the hang of it)
- Master (to become highly skilled or proficient at something, akin to getting the hang of it)
- Wrap your head around (to understand or become comfortable with something, much like getting the hang of it)
- Work out (to solve or figure out something, as in getting the hang of it)
Idiomatic Expressions:
- Get the feel for (to understand or become comfortable with something, similar to getting the hang of it)
- Learn the ropes (to become familiar with a task or job, similar to getting the hang of it)
- Hit your stride (to reach a point where you are performing well or comfortably, like getting the hang of it)
- Hit the ground running (to start something with enthusiasm and effectiveness after learning the basics, similar to getting the hang of it)
- Find your footing (to become comfortable or familiar with a situation, much like getting the hang of it)
- Get the hang (a shorter form of the expression, meaning to learn or understand how to do something)
- Get into the swing of things (to become accustomed to a routine or process, like getting the hang of it)
- Hit a bump in the road (to face a temporary challenge, but continue moving forward toward getting the hang of it)
- A steep learning curve (a situation where learning takes time and effort, like when getting the hang of it takes practice)
- Get the lay of the land (to become familiar with a new environment or situation, similar to getting the hang of it)
The phrase “get the hang of it” emphasizes the idea that with practice, perseverance, and patience, skills or concepts that initially seem difficult or unfamiliar can become second nature. It’s a comforting expression that encourages people to keep trying until they achieve familiarity and competence.
