get to grips with
phrase
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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“Get to grips with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20to%20grips%20with. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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