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Get/find/take your bearings

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Use this phrase when adapting to unfamiliar places or scenarios. SlideAttending a new school abroad, I needed to get my bearings.
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Often used metaphorically to discuss finding one's way in non-physical spaces, like a new job. SlideI'm still taking my bearings with the new software.
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Doesn't always involve physical movement; can refer to understanding a situation. SlideAfter the breakup, it was hard to find my bearings emotionally.
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