come to grips

• Comprendre, affronter ou traiter directement et efficacement un problème, une situation ou une tâche difficile.

To begin to understand, deal with, or confront a difficult problem, situation, or task directly and effectively.

1. Understand or deal withB2formal

   To begin to understand and deal with a difficult problem or situation.

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   • She is still trying to come to grips with the loss of her job.
   • The government must come to grips with the housing crisis.
   • He finally came to grips with the fact that he needed help.