How to Pronounce "have a handle on"
expression
HAV-uh HAN-duhl-awn
HAV-a HAN-duhl-on
Definition
To understand something fully or to be able to control or manage a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhændəɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /hˈændəl/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uh HAN-duhl-awn
UK
HAV-a HAN-duhl-on
Listen in Context
After some practice, I finally have a handle on the new software.
Do you have a handle on the project yet?
She doesn't have a handle on her schedule yet.
Give me a few weeks and I'll have a handle on everything.