get a handle on
Example Sentences
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"I'm telling you now in three or four years you're going to triple that cost if you don't get a handle on this."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Ground crews and water-dropping helicopters are working together to get a handle on the blaze.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Leaders at the largest U.S. bank are trying to get a handle on the fast-growing world of prediction markets, where regulation is still taking shape and insider trading often goes unchecked.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
"Once I get a handle on where they're coming from, I can then answer their questions," says Lorna.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
I lay here all night and I promised myself that I’ll get a handle on things.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
