hang of it
Example Sentences
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And, since Caine couldn’t get the hang of it, it’s Deighton’s hand seen in the movie cracking eggs into a bowl.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
The King has admitted he was "trying to get a hang of it" after hitting the DJ decks while on a visit to Manchester.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
“Once you get the hang of it, it’ll be easier next time.”
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 13, 2026
Once you’ve got the hang of it, the possibilities open up.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2025
I learned to ride by sitting atop weaned calves — after being thrown to the ground several times, one got the hang of it.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
