Meaning of the word "get your tongue around" in English
What does "get your tongue around" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
get your tongue around
US /ɡɛt jʊər tʌŋ əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡɛt jʊər tʌŋ əˈraʊnd/
Idiom
1.
to be able to pronounce a difficult word or phrase
Example:
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I can't quite get my tongue around that German word.
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It took him a while to get his tongue around the new vocabulary.
2.
to understand or comprehend something difficult or complex
Example:
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It's hard to get your tongue around the concept of quantum physics.
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She struggled to get her tongue around the complex legal jargon.
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