play yourself in

play (oneself) in

To become accustomed to or comfortable with a particular action or situation. Used especially in reference sports and athletes. Primarily heard in UK. The rookie goalkeeper had to enter the game after the starter went out with a hamstring injury, and he just never had a chance to play himself in.
See also: play
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

play yourself in

become accustomed to the circumstances and conditions of a game or activity; get into a rhythm or pattern of working or performing. British
See also: play
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • play (oneself) in
  • play in
  • be a square peg
  • be a square peg (in a round hole)
  • settle in
  • settle in(to) (something or some place)
  • settle into
  • square peg in a round hole
  • round peg in a square hole, a
  • a round peg in a square hole