get a handle on
get a handle on (something)
To have a firm, clear understanding or determination of something. Go down to the circuit breaker and see if you can get a handle on what's causing the power outages. I'd gotten a pretty good handle on the concept after spending an hour with the tutor.
get a handle on
see under get a fix on.
get a handle on
find a means of understanding, controlling, or approaching a person or situation. 2000 Farm Chemicals Getting a handle on what that profitability is can be challenging unless you are willing to do some specific cost tracking on your site-specific investment.