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Get to grips with

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come to grips withverb(idiomatic) To confront or deal with directly; to commence a confrontation.
come to gripsverb(intransitive) To attempt to face or resolve an internal contradiction or difficulty.
deal withverb(transitive) To take action with respect to (someone or something).
cope withverb(transitive) To come to terms with; to overcome any difficulties presented by.
get through one's headverb(idiomatic) To come to terms with a fact, a state of affairs, etc. that one was previously unable or refusing to accept.
confrontverb(transitive) To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with.
come to terms withverb(idiomatic) To accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful.
have atverb(transitive, figurative) To take on; to begin dealing with.
get one's arms aroundverbTo fully understand; to wrap one's head around; to get a handle on.
have a handle onverb(idiomatic) To understand or grasp.
facenoun(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
frontnounThe foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.
get one's head aroundverb(informal, transitive, chiefly in the negative) To understand; fathom; solve.
takeverb(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
face up toverbTo confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.
wrap one's head aroundverb(informal, figuratively) To come to a good understanding of.
get a handle onverb(informal) To build or acquire a basic level of understanding or control.
copeverb(intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.
get a gripverb(idiomatic, chiefly imperative) To come to one's senses and become more rational after having experienced a strong emotion.
take toverb(idiomatic) To begin, as a new habit or practice.

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