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                           Phrase(s): *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.
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
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                           Phrase(s): *a grip on oneself  Fig. control of one’s emotions. (*Typically: get ~; have ~.)  •  Calm down, man! Get a grip on yourself!  •  I encouraged him to get a grip on himself.
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
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