get the hang of
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“There were nerves, but once you get the hang of it you just want to get up there faster—to get to the top and get to work,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
In the scene where Michael Caine is making omelettes in the kitchen, it is Deighton's hands which break the two eggs simultaneously as the actor was unable to get the hang of it.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
“Once you get the hang of it, it’ll be easier next time.”
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 13, 2026
Many creators who have used AI tools say it takes time to get the hang of the tools and that the technology has important limitations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2024
After my slow and undistinguished start, I managed to get the hang of things, and accelerated my program, completing the junior certificate in two years instead of the usual three.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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