I haven't yet got the feel of this bat. I hope I don't strike out.
•I can drive better now that I have the feel of this car's steering.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
feel like something — feel like (something) 1. to seem likely to do something. It feels like rain. 2. to have a desire to do or to have something. I feel like Chinese food. Carol doesn t feel like a movie tonight … New idioms dictionary
feel like something — feel like (doing) something be inclined to have or do I feel like celebrating … Useful english dictionary
feel like something doing something — feel like sth/like doing sth idiom (informal) to want to have or do sth • I feel like a drink. • We all felt like celebrating. • He felt like bursting into tears … Useful english dictionary
have a feel for something — informal phrase to have a natural ability to do or understand something He’s really got a feel for tennis. Thesaurus: to understand somethingsynonym Main entry: feel * * * have a feel for sth … Useful english dictionary
get a feel for something — phrase to develop a good knowledge or understanding of something I’m still trying to get a feel for what the software can do. Thesaurus: to understand somethingsynonym Main entry: feel … Useful english dictionary
get the feel of something — get the feel of (something) to become familiar with something. This software is a little complicated to use, but you ll soon get the feel of it … New idioms dictionary
(a) feel for something — a feel for (something) an understanding or ability in a particular subject or activity. I studied piano for a year, but I never really got a feel for it. She has a real feel for language, so her books are a pleasure to read. Usage notes: usually… … New idioms dictionary
feel something in your bones — feel/know/something in your bones phrase to feel certain about something, although you cannot explain or prove it Something was wrong – she could feel it in her bones. Thesaurus: to be certainsynonym Main entry: bone … Useful english dictionary
feel like — (something) 1. to seem likely to do something. It feels like rain. 2. to have a desire to do or to have something. I feel like Chinese food. Carol doesn t feel like a movie tonight … New idioms dictionary
get the feel of something doing something — get the feel of sth/of doing sth idiom to become familiar with sth or with doing sth • I haven t got the feel of the brakes in this car yet. Main entry: ↑feelidiom … Useful english dictionary
get a feel for something — to develop a good knowledge or understanding of something I m still trying to get a feel for what the software can do … English dictionary
