get to grips with
idiom
British
: to begin to understand or deal with (something, such as a problem) in a direct or effective way
The government needs to get to grips with the unemployment problem.
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The confusion in the ground as Spurs went to take the corner was palpable — proving that Dubravka wasn’t the only person grappling to get to grips with the change.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The results come as Europe’s automakers struggle to get to grips with a series of industry challenges, including robust competition from Chinese car brands and U.S. President Donald Trump’s import tariffs of 25%.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 July 2025
Djokovic looked way off his best in the opening exchanges and struggled initially to get to grips with the gusty conditions on court.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Most automakers are starting to get to grips with electrification.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Check out our beginner's guide to drone video to get to grips with video capture with a drone before tackling night shooting.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 22 June 2025
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The results come as Europe’s automakers struggle to get to grips with a series of industry challenges, including robust competition from Chinese car brands and U.S. President Donald Trump’s import tariffs of 25%.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 July 2025
Djokovic looked way off his best in the opening exchanges and struggled initially to get to grips with the gusty conditions on court.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Most automakers are starting to get to grips with electrification.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Check out our beginner's guide to drone video to get to grips with video capture with a drone before tackling night shooting.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 22 June 2025
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“Get to grips with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20to%20grips%20with. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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