get a grip on

phrase

: to gain a good understanding of
He can't seem to get a grip on calculus.

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Weather forecast models are still trying to get a grip on the system’s strength, which is a key factor in its final track. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 The robot identified the object but couldn’t get a grip on it. — Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 As a result, Canada’s firefighting competence is being scrutinized as nations deploy hundreds of their own firefighters to the country, while also pressuring Ottawa to get a grip on the crisis. — Omar Mouallem, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2023 Advertisement Moreover, while Clinton showed a natural ease with California and its clamorous culture, Bush never seemed to get a grip on the state. — Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for get a grip on

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“Get a grip on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20a%20grip%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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