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Meaning of come to grips | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To confront each other decisively.
  2. To attempt to face or resolve an internal contradiction or difficulty.

Equivalents

العربية نشب

Examples

The armies finally came to grips at Stalingrad.”
“It was not until five years after graduation that she finally came to grips and began a career.”
The country is coming to grips and accepting its responsibilities.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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