Come/get to grips with something

phrase

To begin to understand and deal with something difficult.

I'm finally getting to grips with my new job.
Visual representation of "come/get to grips with something" - To begin to understand and deal with something difficult

Often appears as...

  • get to grips with new job
  • get to grips with difficult situation

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To engage in a physical or mental struggle with something.

The wrestler needs to come to grips with his opponent to control the match.
Visual representation of "come/get to grips with something" - To engage in a physical or mental struggle with something

Often appears as...

  • come to grips with opponent
  • come to grips with personal struggles

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To begin to understand and deal with something difficult.

I'm finally getting to grips with my new job.
Visual representation of "come/get to grips with something" - To begin to understand and deal with something difficult

Often appears as...

  • get to grips with new job
  • get to grips with difficult situation

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To engage in a physical or mental struggle with something.

The wrestler needs to come to grips with his opponent to control the match.
Visual representation of "come/get to grips with something" - To engage in a physical or mental struggle with something

Often appears as...

  • come to grips with opponent
  • come to grips with personal struggles

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "come/get to grips with something"
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Overcoming Challenges

Refers to the process of mastering a difficult task or subject.

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She's been getting to grips with advanced calculus for her exam.
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Active Learning

Implies actively engaging with the material or situation at hand.

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I need to get to grips with the new software before the project deadline.
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Emotional Nuance

Can imply an emotional process of grappling with concepts that impact the learner's feelings.

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He's getting to grips with the grief of losing a pet.
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Overcoming Challenges

Refers to the process of mastering a difficult task or subject.

Illustration for Overcoming Challenges
She's been getting to grips with advanced calculus for her exam.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Active Learning

Implies actively engaging with the material or situation at hand.

Illustration for Active Learning
I need to get to grips with the new software before the project deadline.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Nuance

Can imply an emotional process of grappling with concepts that impact the learner's feelings.

Illustration for Emotional Nuance
He's getting to grips with the grief of losing a pet.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Overcoming Challenges

Refers to the process of mastering a difficult task or subject.

Illustration for Overcoming Challenges
She's been getting to grips with advanced calculus for her exam.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Active Learning

Implies actively engaging with the material or situation at hand.

Illustration for Active Learning
I need to get to grips with the new software before the project deadline.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Nuance

Can imply an emotional process of grappling with concepts that impact the learner's feelings.

Illustration for Emotional Nuance
He's getting to grips with the grief of losing a pet.
Visual representation of the word "Come/get to grips with something"

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