get the feel of something

He felt sure of himself but did not understand why.

In the beginning perhaps he felt pretty sure of himself.

I can feel a little of your power, but not much.

Few people today, no matter what their age, feel or think of themselves as old.

It was hard to know what to do, or to feel sure of his good will.

Maybe it was their eyes he had felt of late.

Though his body was quiet now, he felt strong and sure of himself.

But there was something up, we felt sure of that.

He lived for the game, not the players, she felt sure of it.

I wanted you to feel proud of your human blood.