come to grips with
The phrase "come to grips with" means to finally understand, accept, and deal with a difficult or challenging situation or problem. It implies actively facing and confronting something rather than avoiding or ignoring it. It often involves accepting the reality of a situation and finding a way to cope or find a resolution.
English is confusing! Why do people say "Pardon my French" when they are speaking English? Because of idioms!
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Does that sound fun? It can be!
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