feeble grasp

Frequency: 4.53.1 per million words

A weak physical hold or a poor understanding of a subject.

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Examples (20)

  • His feeble grasp of mathematics made the exam extremely difficult.
  • His feeble grasp of economics made it difficult to follow the debate.
  • The elderly patient had a feeble grasp on the doctor's hand.
  • The student's feeble grasp of the subject was evident from her answers.
  • She showed only a feeble grasp of the complex legal concepts.
  • Despite years of study, he still had only a feeble grasp of the language.
  • The student's feeble grasp of English grammar hindered his writing.
  • Her feeble grasp of the concepts led to poor exam results.
  • With his feeble grasp, he could barely hold the heavy book.
  • The committee was concerned about his feeble grasp of financial matters.
  • The politician demonstrated a feeble grasp of economic policy.
  • They demonstrated a feeble grasp of the basic principles involved.
  • Her feeble grasp of the situation led to poor decisions.
  • His feeble grasp of the situation became apparent during questioning.
  • The child's feeble grasp loosened as he fell asleep.
  • The report revealed a feeble grasp of the technical details.
  • Despite years of study, he still had a feeble grasp of quantum physics.
  • Students with a feeble grasp of mathematics struggled with the course.
  • The arthritis gave her a feeble grasp when trying to open jars.
  • The politician's feeble grasp of foreign policy was widely criticized.