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
Morgan’s leadership is 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. 17, 2026
Conductors struggle to get a handle on its mysteries and intricacies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 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
Closing my eyes, I take a deep breath and count to ten, trying to get a handle on what I came here to ask her.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
