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• as in master
  
• as in master
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Synonyms of get the hang of

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as in master

to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in He's really getting the hang of riding his bike now.

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• master

• get

• learn

• pick up

• understand

• find out

• know

• dig up

• run down

• see

• drink (in)

• study

• discover

• comprehend

• tumble (to)

• absorb

• hear

• imbibe

• digest

• ascertain

• grasp

• detect

• assimilate

• apprehend

• search (for)

• scare up

• hit (on or upon)

• determine

• examine

• memorize

• discern

• track (down)

• unearth

• descry

• major (in)

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