have (one's) bearings
To recognize or be aware of one's orientation, position, or abilities relative to one's surroundings or situation. It always takes a little while to adjust to a new office, but you'll have your bearings in no time. Let's get above the tree line and get a better sense of where we are on this mountain. Once we have our bearings, we can pitch camp for the night. Sorry, I don't quite have my bearings. Where is the yoga studio from here?
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