get a handle on something

VERB

deal/deal with

Synonyms

WEAK

act approach attend to behave behave toward clear concern conduct oneself consider control cope with direct discuss hack it handle have to do with live with make a go of it make it oversee play review rid see to serve take take care of treat unburden use

Antonyms

WEAK

mismanage

Example Sentences

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get a handle on something

“I always liked making lists and trying to get a handle on something that interests me.”

From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2017