Definition 2024
come_to_grips
come to grips
English
Verb
come to grips
- (intransitive, of two opponents) To confront each other decisively.
- The armies finally came to grips at Stalingrad.
- (intransitive) To attempt to face or resolve an internal contradiction or difficulty.
- 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.
- (intransitive, with "with" or anaphorically) See come to grips with.
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