play (oneself) in

To become accustomed to or comfortable with a particular action or situation. Used especially in reference sports and athletes. Primarily heard in UK. The rookie goalkeeper had to enter the game after the starter went out with a hamstring injury, and he just never had a chance to play himself in.

play yourself in

become accustomed to the circumstances and conditions of a game or activity; get into a rhythm or pattern of working or performing. British

See also: play

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017

See also:

play (oneself) in
play in
to the manor born
be a square peg
be a square peg (in a round hole)
settle in
settle in(to) (something or some place)
settle into
become accustomed to (someone or something)
accustomed to (someone or something)

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