have a (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (something)
have a (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (something)
To have a firm, clear understanding or determination of something. I hope everyone has a solid grasp of the material, as you'll be tested on it next week. I thought I had a pretty good grasp on English idioms, but I don't understand this one at all!
See also: grasp, have, of, on, solid, sound
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have a grasp of
see under get a fix on.
See also: grasp, have, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- grasp
- grasp of
- a (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (something)
- have a grasp of
- get a (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (something)
- have a clue
- not have a clue
- lay (one's) hands on (someone or something)
- lay hands on
- have a firm grip on (someone or something)