Definitions for get a handle on
get a han·dle on

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1. get a handle onverb

   To build or acquire a basic level of understanding or control.

How to pronounce get a handle on?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of get a handle on in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of get a handle on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of get a handle on in a Sentence

1. Hillary Clinton:

   I think Europe needs to get a handle on migration because that is what lit the flame.

2. Judge Bruce Einhorn:

   We need to get a handle on what cases should be heard first, second and third. We can't pretend, with a six-year backlog in most jurisdictions, that we can handle all of the cases equally.

3. Melanie Karns:

   Firefighters are trying to use some of that precipitation to get a handle on things, if we just get a little bit of rain or snow, it helps, but it takes more than just a little bit to help put out some of the heavier fuels.

4. Peter DeFazio:

   We're not certain yet what the best technology is, we've got to get a handle on those who are operating improperly and then we also have to facilitate the growth of the (commercial drone) industry itself, because the benefits are potentially phenomenal.

5. Holly Phillips:

   This checklist of 10 reasons your internal thermostat is out of whack can help you get a handle on why you're chronically freezing your butt off. You're too thin Low body weight — defined as a BMI hovering around 18.5 or under — can chill you out for a couple of reasons. First, when you're underweight, you lack an adequate level of body fat to insulate you from cold temperatures, explained Maggie Moon, RD, a Los Angeles – based nutritionist. The other thing is, to maintain that low BMI, you have to reduce your food intake so you likely aren't eating very much at all. Skimping on calories puts the brakes on your metabolism, so you don't create enough body heat. Consider putting on a few pounds by loading up on whole, healthy foods that contain lots of protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates. RELATED : Subtle Signs of Eating Disorders Your Thyroid is out of whack Add cold intolerance to the long list of health issues you can blame on the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. Always being cold is a telltale sign of hypothyroidism, which means Your Thyroid doesn't secrete enough thyroid hormone.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
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