a grip on

0.01 sec.

*a grip on something

1. and *a hold on something Lit. a good grasp on something. (*Typically: get ~ have ~ give someone ~.) Try to get a grip on the ropes and pull yourself up. You should get a hold on the knob and turn it firmly.

2. Fig. a thorough knowledge of some topic. (*Typically: get ~ have ~ give someone ~.) I need to have a grip on the basics of accounting. Try to get a hold on all the facts first.

See also: grip

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback

References in periodicals archive	?		Idioms browser	?		Full browser	?
GETTING A GRIP ON HANDGUNS Is there a shooter out there who is satisfied with any factory equipment? Getting a grip on handguns by Elliott, Barbara; Elliott, Brook / Shooting Industry			a glutton for punishment a go-getter a God-given right a gold digger a golden boy a golden handshake A golden key can open any door a golden oldie a golden parachute a good a good egg A good husband makes a good wife a good many a good Samaritan A good time was had by all a good-for-nothing a goody-goody a Gordian knot a grab bag a grain of truth a grass widow a greasy spoon a great deal a grey area a grin like a Cheshire cat a grip on a grip on oneself A growing youth has a wolf in his belly a guiding light a guilt trip A guilty conscience needs no accuser a guinea pig a gut feeling a gut reaction a gut-bucket a hair out of place a hair shirt a hair's breadth a half-wit a halfway house a hand in a hand with a hand-me-down a handful a handle on a hang-up a hanger-on a happy accident a happy hunting ground a happy medium a hard nut			a good personality a good Samaritan A Good Time Had By All A good time was had by all a good-for-nothing a goody-goody a Gordian knot a grab bag A grain of allowance a grain of truth a grasp of a grasp of something a grass widow A grave A grave a gray area a greasy spoon A Great and Terrible Beauty a great deal a great deal a great deal a great deal A Great Friend Always A great gross a great many a great many A greegree man a grey area a grin like a Cheshire cat a grip on a grip on oneself A Group of Jewish Singles A Growable Network Information System A growing youth has a wolf in his belly a growth opportunity A Grubu Beta Hemolitik Streptokok A guide to the hacker language A guide to the hacker language a guiding light a guiding spirit a guilt trip A guilty conscience needs no accuser a guinea pig A gun A gun A gun A gun a gut feeling a gut reaction a gut-bucket A Guy Called Cyco A Guy Called Gerald a hair out of place a hair shirt a hair's breadth a half-wit a halfway house a hand in

Idioms and phrases

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.