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dive into (sas_proz); get to grips with (1. (idiomatic, chiefly UK) To deal (with something) decisively, or to confront (it) head on. 2. (idiomatic, chiefly UK) To battle (with something). 2011 November 11, Rory Houston, "Estonia 0-4 Republic of Ireland", RTE Sport: Estonia were struggling to get to grips with the game while Ireland were showing a composure and guile that demonstrated their experience in play-off ties. 3. (idiomatic, chiefly UK) To gain an understanding (of something). WT. come/get to grips with something: to make an effort to understand and deal with a problem or situation It's further proof of the government's failure to get to grips with two of the most important social issues of our time. Cambridge Idioms Dictionary, 2nd ed. Alexander Demidov); closely attend (to goroshko); tackle head-on (решением проблемы Ремедиос_П) |
