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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Example Sentences

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

From BBC • May 21, 2025

“The field I felt like held up really well, just there was a lot of times where it was really hard to get the feel of the ball,” Fried said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 29, 2023

“All it comes down to is I’m getting more reps now, so I’m able to get a better rhythm and get the feel of the offense a lot better,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021

“I just felt this was a good opportunity for him to log some innings, get the feel of it, and see what he thinks,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2020

She gave me the morning to get the feel of the room.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston