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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Canva Canva is well known as an intuitive, powerful suite of graphic tools that anyone can get to grips with—and building résumés is one more task that Canva can tackle with ease.
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David Nield, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2022
Only time will tell whether Ricciardo will make another spectacular return to the sport, but fans will have to get to grips with a grid without the Aussie as RB embraces the youth movement.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
Real-Time Automated Decision-Making With businesses beginning to get to grips with the challenges of using AI strategically, those with more mature AI strategies will move towards end-to-end automation of entire business processes.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Riders can also get to grips with a twist throttle for quicker sprinting from the lights or to give their legs a rest when going uphill.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2024
For those outside the technology sector, this may feel like a difficult concept to get to grips with, but enterprises are increasingly embracing the idea.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
And with a classic black-on-white look, Bovada is aesthetically pleasing and easy to get to grips with.
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Aid officials fear worse is to come, just as children in the region get to grips with their new schoolyear and families try to protect themselves from the coronavirus pandemic.
—Ann M. Simmons, WSJ, 9 Oct. 2020
These days, more of us are taking the time to get to grips with our cable management, including putting cables behind walls.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2022
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David Nield, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2022
Only time will tell whether Ricciardo will make another spectacular return to the sport, but fans will have to get to grips with a grid without the Aussie as RB embraces the youth movement.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
Real-Time Automated Decision-Making With businesses beginning to get to grips with the challenges of using AI strategically, those with more mature AI strategies will move towards end-to-end automation of entire business processes.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Riders can also get to grips with a twist throttle for quicker sprinting from the lights or to give their legs a rest when going uphill.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2024
For those outside the technology sector, this may feel like a difficult concept to get to grips with, but enterprises are increasingly embracing the idea.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
And with a classic black-on-white look, Bovada is aesthetically pleasing and easy to get to grips with.
Bonuses and Promotions: 5/5
A $750 Bitcoin sportsbook welcome bonus is on the table for new players who join Bovada today.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2024
Aid officials fear worse is to come, just as children in the region get to grips with their new schoolyear and families try to protect themselves from the coronavirus pandemic.
—Ann M. Simmons, WSJ, 9 Oct. 2020
These days, more of us are taking the time to get to grips with our cable management, including putting cables behind walls.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2022
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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 1 Dec. 2024.
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