get the hang of something

Meaning: To learn how to do something.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Example: “Driving a stick shift is hard at first, but you'll get the hang of it.”

Category: Daily Life

Origin: "Hang" here means the way something works or goes. The phrase is American, recorded from the mid-19th century.

Equivalents in other languages

go all out — To make the greatest possible effort.
at the end of the day — When everything is taken into account; in the end.
tough luck — Said when nothing can be done about a disappointment, often without much sympathy.
cut to the chase — To get straight to the point.
be lost for words — To be so surprised or moved that one cannot speak.
know the score — To understand the real situation, including its less pleasant facts.

the eye of the storm — The center of a crisis; sometimes a brief calm in the middle of it.
poor as a church mouse — Extremely poor.
go down the drain — To be wasted or lost, or to fail completely.
of the old school — Holding traditional values or ways of doing things.
cherry-pick — To choose only the best or most convenient items.
keep one's eye on the ball — To stay focused on what matters.