get to grips with

/G EH1 T UW0 G R IH0 P S W IH0 DH/
verb
  1. 1

    (idiomatic, chiefly UK) To gain an understanding (of something).

  2. 2

    (idiomatic, chiefly UK) To deal (with something) decisively, or to confront (it) head on.

  3. 3

    (idiomatic, chiefly UK) To battle (with something).