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Meaning of get a handle on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To build or acquire a basic level of understanding or control.

informal

Equivalents

Українська допетрати

Examples

“After a week of poring over the manuals, I am just beginning to get⟳ a handle⟳ on the software.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

get a jag on get a jump on get a kick out of get a leg up get a life get a line on

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