get a grip

calmarsi, riprendersi

Riprendere il controllo delle emozioni e tornare a ragionare con lucidità.

In inglese semplice: To control your emotions and start thinking sensibly again.

• Get a grip! It is only a game.
• He took a deep breath and got a grip on himself.
• I need to get a grip before the interview.

Come si usa: get a grip on yourself (Get a grip on yourself before you speak to her.)

Sinonimi: calm down, pull yourself together

Espressioni comuni: get a grip, please get a grip

afferrare, fare presa

Afferrare e tenere qualcosa saldamente con la mano.

In inglese semplice: To hold something firmly with your hand.

• Get a grip on the handle.
• He got a grip on the rope and pulled.
• Can you get a grip on that slippery branch?

Come si usa: get a grip on something (Get a grip on the rail before you climb.)

Sinonimi: grip, take hold

Contrari: let go

Espressioni comuni: get a grip, finally get a grip

capire, comprendere

Cominciare a capire qualcosa di difficile o complicato.

In inglese semplice: To begin to understand something difficult or complicated.

• I am starting to get a grip on the subject.
• She finally got a grip on how the system works.
• Have you got a grip on the basic ideas?

Come si usa: get a grip on something (I need to get a grip on these new rules.)

Sinonimi: understand, grasp

Espressioni comuni: get a grip, finally get a grip