How to Pronounce "get to grips with"
expression
GET-tuh-GRIPS-with
get-tuh-GRIPS-with
Definition
To start to understand or deal with something difficult, often by facing it directly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɡɹɪps/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /tˈuː/ /ɡɹˈɪps/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-tuh-GRIPS-with
UK
get-tuh-GRIPS-with
Listen in Context
It took her some time to get to grips with the new language.
He needs to get to grips with his emotions.
Students must get to grips with the rules before the exam.
I still can't quite get to grips with driving on the left side of the road.