get the hang of — to learn how to do something or to understand how something works
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to learn how to do something or to understand how something works
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet ðə hæŋ ʌv/
Korean meaning: 요령을 터득하다, 익숙해지다
Korean pronunciation: 겟 더 **행** 오브
Example Sentences
- Don't worry, you'll get the hang of TikTok dances eventually - even my grandma did!
- Once you get the hang of online shopping, your wallet will never forgive you.
- It took her months to get the hang of the new software system at work.
get the hang of
VERB//ɡet ðə hæŋ ʌv//
to learn how to do something or to understand how something works
to learn how to do something or to understand how something works
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From chaotic bang to rhythmic clang, you'll get the hang!
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Origin
'hang'는 원래 '매달리다'는 뜻이었는데, 17세기부터 '기술이나 방법을 터득하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 줄에 매달려 균형을 잡는 요령을 터득하는 것처럼, 어떤 일의 요령을 터득한다는 뜻으로 사용되게 되었어요.
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“Don't worry, you'll get the hang of TikTok dances eventually - even my grandma did!”
“Once you get the hang of online shopping, your wallet will never forgive you.”
“It took her months to get the hang of the new software system at work.”
“I'm still trying to get the hang of cooking without burning everything.”
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