come to grips
The idiom "come to grips" is commonly used to describe the act of confronting or dealing with a challenging situation or reality.
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Definition
B2General
(figurative)To begin to understand and deal with a difficult situation.
Example
- She finally came to grips with the loss of her job.
B2General
(figurative)To confront and accept a challenging reality.
Example
- He had to come to grips with the fact that he might never walk again.
C1Combat
(literal)To engage in a physical struggle or conflict.
Example
- The soldiers came to grips in the trenches.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come to grips":
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