Meaning of the word "get to grips with" in English

What does "get to grips with" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

get to grips with

US /ɡɛt tə ɡrɪps wɪð/
UK /ɡɛt tə ɡrɪps wɪð/

Idiom

to begin to understand and deal with something difficult

Example:
It took me a while to get to grips with the new software.
The government is trying to get to grips with the economic crisis.