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keep a firm grip on someone or something and keep a tight grip on someone or something 1. Lit. to hold on to someone or something tightly. As they approached the edge, Sally kept a firm grip on little Timmy. She kept a tight grip on him. Keep a firm grip on my hand as we cross the street. 2. Fig. to keep someone or something under firm control. The manager keeps a firm grip on all the employees. I try to keep a firm grip on all the accounts. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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5 percent to keep a tight grip on public sector pay. Chinese authorities keep a tight grip on information from Tibet, but reports suggest the protest was the largest since 1989, when martial law was introduced by the then party secretary of Tibet, Hu Jintao, now president. The subject is on the minds of City Council candidates; three of the four support the measure, though candidate George Rogato says the City Council should keep a tight grip on where the money goes. |
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