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get the feel of

Idioms  
  1. Also, have the feel of. Become or be accustomed to or learn about; acquire skill in. For example, It took me a while to get the feel of the new car, or After a few months Jack had the feel of his new position. This idiom transfers the sense of touch to mental perception. [Mid-1900s]


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“What a curious invention,” Penelope thought as she turned the handlebars this way and that, just to get the feel of it.

From Literature

But it will allow them to get the feel of the iconic ground.

From BBC

Intending to tape the special within the next six to eight months, Mowry says, “I’m trying to get the feel of the flow.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I like it, it’s a good opportunity, you just get the feel of the teams, they’re talking about the players and styles and the background, and the camps,” Carroll said.

From Washington Times

“Being out here today was my first time with the pads on, so it was good to get the feel of it before we start the regular season.”

From Seattle Times