get the hang of

Related to get the hang of: breeze through

get the hang of (something)

To begin having or acquire a general sense of how to do or use something or how something operates; to become familiar with something. I know it's a little tricky getting the hang of the machine, but just keep practicing and you'll get it. I'm starting to get the hang of how this computer works.
See also: get, hang, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get the hang of

Learn the proper way of doing, using or handling something; acquire the knack of something. For example, I finally got the hang of this computer program. [Colloquial; mid-1800s]
See also: get, hang, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a bird in hand
  • a bird in the hand
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • (do) (you) want to make something of it?
  • all for the best