get to grips with
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Contents
1
English
1.1
Pronunciation
1.2
Verb
1.2.1
Synonyms
1.2.2
See also
English
Pronunciation
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Verb
get
to
grips
with
(
idiomatic
,
chiefly
UK
)
To
deal
(with something)
decisively
, or to
confront
(it) head on.
(
idiomatic
,
chiefly
UK
)
To
battle
(with something).
2011
November 11, Rory Houston, “Estonia 0-4 Republic of Ireland”, in
RTE Sport
[1]
:
Estonia were struggling to
get to grips with
the game while Ireland were showing a composure and guile that demonstrated their experience in play-off ties.
(
idiomatic
,
chiefly
UK
)
To gain an
understanding
(of something).
Synonyms
(
to confront something directly
)
:
come to grips
See also
lose one's grip
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