take some getting used to
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: to require that one become familiar with something so that it seems normal or usual
The new color is nice, but it'll take some getting used to.
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Grand Slam Track’s new format will take some getting used to.
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Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
What to Consider The carbon plate may take some getting used to.
—Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
Using a wider screen requires a little more twisting of the neck and that can take some getting used to.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Challenging Short Game Complex Based on initial practice feedback, players say the greenside bunkers, chipping areas around the green, and the putting surface will all take some getting used to.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
What to Consider The carbon plate may take some getting used to.
—Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
Using a wider screen requires a little more twisting of the neck and that can take some getting used to.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Challenging Short Game Complex Based on initial practice feedback, players say the greenside bunkers, chipping areas around the green, and the putting surface will all take some getting used to.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Take some getting used to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20some%20getting%20used%20to. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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