Come to grips with Meaning in English
expression
KUHM tuh GRIPS with
kuhm tuh GRIPS with
Definition
To begin to accept and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation or fact.
Usage & Nuances
This is an idiomatic, moderately formal expression. Used for emotional or mental acceptance of tough realities. Often follows with 'the fact that...' or describes big changes or losses. Not used for minor problems.
Spanish: afrontar - aceptar - lidiar conPortuguese (BR): enfrentar - aceitar - lidar comPortuguese (PT): enfrentar - aceitar - lidar comChinese (Simplified): 面对 - 处理 - 接受Chinese (Traditional): 面對 - 處理 - 接受Hindi: सामना करना - स्वीकार करना - जुट जानाArabic: يواجه - يتعامل مع - يتقبلBengali: মেনে নেওয়া - মানিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: смириться - принятьJapanese: 受け入れる - 向き合うVietnamese: chấp nhận - đối mặt vớiKorean: 받아들이다 - 적응하다Turkish: kabullenmek - başa çıkmakUrdu: قبول کرنا - صورتحال کا سامنا کرناIndonesian: chấp nhận - đối mặt
Example Sentences
It took her months to come to grips with her new life in the city.
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He finally came to grips with the fact that he had to move.
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We need time to come to grips with these changes.
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It's hard for many people to come to grips with losing a loved one.
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After the accident, he struggled to come to grips with his new limitations.
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Give yourself a little grace while you come to grips with everything that's happened.
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