get the hang of it
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get the hang of it
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. entender cómo funciona
It took me a week to get the hang of it.Tardé una semana en entender cómo funciona.
b. agarrarle la onda (colloquial) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
Don't worry! You'll get the hang of it soon.¡No te preocupes! Pronto le agarrarás la onda.
c. cogerle el truco (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
I bought a cordless drill. I still haven't gotten the hang of it.Compré un taladro sin cable. Todavía no le cogí el truco.
d. agarrarle la mano (colloquial) (Argentina)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Argentina
It's easy once you get the hang of it.Es fácil una vez que le agarrás la mano.
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