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.

Examples of get to grips with in a Sentence

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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

Club sources have suggested a goalkeeper needs less time than an outfield player to get to grips with Farke’s tactics, but there is hope that imminent progress will be made. —Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 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

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

What Tech Does The Meet One Breeze Pro Electric Trike Have? As far as tech goes, the Breeze Pro is fairly simple to get to grips with. —Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025

The office provides an environment for young workers to get to grips with corporate norms from communication skills to dress codes. —Sawdah Bhaimiya aisha Ditta, CNBC, 19 May 2025

Learning how to write efficient and effective prompts today is a great way to get to grips with AI, and stay up-to-date on the opportunities out there. —Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025