English Expression of the Week: get the hang of
The Expression
the expression for this week is “get the hang of.” It is a phrasal verb, so be careful about the tenses.
The Meaning
“Get the hang of” means to understand how to do something that you are learning.
How do we use it
We use this expression as a part of a sentence. We cannot use it in a sentence by itself. And as I said before, we have to be careful to use the correct tense.
Easy Examples
Here are some easy examples for using this phrasal verb.
You will get the hang of English.
I finally got the hang of using a Mac.
Dana’s getting the hang of being a mother.
your Turn
The only way to really get the hang of English is to practice. So now it’s your turn to get a little practice and leave a comment below with your own examples of using “get the hang of.” You can also watch the video for more examples that you will be able to listen to and repeat.
I wish I could get the hang of meaning word “get”.