How to Pronounce "a handle on"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhændəɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
uh HAN-dul on
æɪ/ /hˈændəl/ /ˈɒn
uh HAN-duhl on
Definition
To understand something or become able to deal with it effectively, especially something difficult or confusing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhændəɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
æɪ/ /hˈændəl/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh HAN-dul on
UK
uh HAN-duhl on
Listen in Context
I'm trying to get a handle on my new job.
She finally got a handle on her finances.
It took me weeks to have a handle on the software.
Once you get a handle on it, English grammar isn't so scary.