What does firm grasp mean?

What does firm grasp mean?

having control over
Having a firm grasp means having control over a situation or extensive knowledge of a subject.

What is a good synonym for grasp?

Some common synonyms of grasp are clutch, grab, seize, snatch, and take.

What is another word for tight grasp?

What is another word for tight grip?

death grip grip
clench clutch
grasp clasp
hold grapple
squeeze clamp

How do you describe a tight grip?

have a tight grip on (someone or something) To maintain strict or tight control over someone or something; to not allow someone or something very much independence or autonomy.

What does hold firm mean?

Definition of hold firm : to refuse to change what one has been doing or believing They are holding firm on their refusal to proceed.

Is grasp a formal word?

The object of grasp is often somebody’s hand or wrist. clasp (formal) to hold somebody/​something tightly in your hand or in your arms: They clasped hands (= held each other’s hands)….grasp.

present simple I / you / we / they grasp /ɡrɑːsp/ /ɡræsp/
he / she / it grasps /ɡrɑːsps/ /ɡræsps/
past simple grasped /ɡrɑːspt/ /ɡræspt/

How would you describe a person who has exceptional talent?

Genius is an exceptional talent or skill, something above and beyond the norm. A genius is someone who possesses this brilliance, like a child prodigy who learned the piano at age 3 and played sold-out concerts by age 5.

What is grip slang for?

A helpful, interesting, admirable, or inspiring person. You’re a real grip. (slang) As much as one can hold in a hand; a handful.

How do you use stand firm in a sentence?

refuse to abandon one’s opinion or belief.

  1. We stand firm on these principles.
  2. Jones is urging Christians to stand firm against abortion.
  3. Trade unions are pressing him to stand firm.
  4. The government continued to stand firm and no concessions were made.