English / idiom
Get a Handle on Something
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To understand, master, or gain effective control over a challenging situation or problem.
In context
01
Before entering international markets, the young enterprise must get a handle on customer acquisition costs.
02
Our finance team worked round the clock to get a handle on monthly cash burn.
Synonyms
master,comprehend,gain control of
Antonyms
lose control of,misunderstand,neglect
Collocations
get a handle on costs,get a handle on the situation,struggle to get a handle on