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get to grips with

(idiomatic, chiefly, UK) To gain an understanding (of something).

ˈɡɛt ˈtu ˈɡɹɪps ˈwɪðCurrent174 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(idiomatic, chiefly, UK) To gain an understanding (of something).

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  • “Strudel is so cool: strudel.cc Really want to get to grips with it this summer”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(idiomatic, chiefly, UK) To deal (with something) decisively, or to confront (it) head on.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(idiomatic, chiefly, UK) To battle (with something).

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  • “I understand that completely but it’s a different issue. This is an impossible space to get to grips with this in.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I agree. I've tried using Mastodon for a while but couldn't quite get to grips with it. European social media has to be fit for mass adoption, and I don't see Mastodon getting there without huge changes. Eurosky is, in my opinion, a good interim solution”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Something I've never got my head around, the maths for 3D graphics. Would love to learn it though. Are there any decent resources around to get to grips with it?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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