take a grip

Examples (10)

• The rock climber needs to take a firm grip on the ledge before moving up.
• He took a tight grip on the steering wheel as the car skidded on ice.
• Taking a grip on the rope, she started her descent into the cave.
• Take a good grip on this handle; it's heavy.
• You need to take a grip on your finances before you get into serious debt.
• After a week of chaos, she finally took a grip on the project and organized the team.
• Come on, take a grip on yourself! You're panicking over nothing.
• The new manager will have to take a grip on the department's low morale.
• If he doesn't take a grip on his temper, he'll lose his job.
• It was difficult to take a grip on the slippery, wet railing.