get the feel of
get a/the feel of (something)
To have a good sense of a situation or how to do something; to have substantial knowledge or experience in something. Once I get a feel of the company's daily operations, I'll be more comfortable in this management role.
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get the feel of (something)
To begin having a general sense of how to do or use something or how something operates; to become familiar with something. Though it's radically advanced from my last computer, I'm starting to get the feel of this newer model. I got the feel of the office after a couple of days shadowing my boss.
See also: feel, get, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get the feel of
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]
See also: feel, get, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- all for the best
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)
- a bird in the hand