Getting the hang of things?

[Hangy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #359 "English Slang Idioms (80)", question 1

"I know Jack is a very good chess player. I am not too bad myself. I may not win but I'll definitely give him a ......... for his money," Kyle said to Bill.

(a) rant
(b) run
(c) bilk
(d) return

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #359 "English Slang Idioms (80)", answer 1

"I know Jack is a very good chess player. I am not too bad myself. I may not win but I'll definitely give him a run for his money," Kyle said to Bill.

Correct answer: (b) run
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give me the meaning of [ are you getting the hang of things ]

[Torsten]

It means, 'you are starting to understand how this works'.
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