Got a grip

grip /ɡrɪp/n

1. the act or an instance of grasping and holding firmly: he lost his grip on the slope
2. 
   Also called: handgrip the strength or pressure of such a grasp, as in a handshake
3. the style or manner of grasping an object, such as a tennis racket
4. understanding, control, or mastery of a subject, problem, etc (esp in such phrases as get or have a grip on)
5. 
   Also called: handgrip a part by which an object is grasped; handle
6. 
   Also called: handgrip a travelling bag or holdall
7. See hairgrip
8. any device that holds by friction, such as certain types of brake
9. a worker in a camera crew or a stagehand who shifts sets and props, etc
10. get to grips, come to grips ⇒ (often followed by with) to deal with (a problem or subject)
11. to tackle (an assailant)

vb (grips, gripping, gripped)

1. to take hold of firmly or tightly, as by a clutch
2. to hold the interest or attention of: to grip an audience