get a (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (somethi

get a (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (something)

To attain a firm, clear understanding or determination of something. You will need to get a solid grasp of the material, as you'll all be tested on it next week. I'm trying to get a grasp on English, but I don't understand some of these idioms at all!

See also: get, grasp, of, on, solid, sound

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Bahram	-	Persian, Persian Mythology
Molina	[mə'li:nə]
Phaenna	-	Greek Mythology
Hadi	-	Arabic, Persian
Deryck	-	English (Rare)
Lugos	-	Celtic Mythology