How to Pronounce "take a firm grip on"
expression
TAYK uh FERM GRIP awn
TAYK uh FERM GRIP on
Definition
To hold something very tightly and securely. Sometimes also used figuratively to mean taking strong control over a situation or emotion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɝm/ /ˈɡɹɪp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈɜːm/ /ɡɹˈɪp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh FERM GRIP awn
UK
TAYK uh FERM GRIP on
Listen in Context
Take a firm grip on the handle before you lift the box.
If you take a firm grip on the rope, you won't fall.
She told him to take a firm grip on his anger.
Before crossing the busy street, he told his son to take a firm grip on his hand.