A solid grasp on something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a solid grasp on something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-03-02 04:03

Meaning of A solid grasp on something (redirected from a (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (something) )

A (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (something) phrase

"Get" or "have" usually stands in front of this phrase.

A (thorough, wide, sound, etc.) knowledge of a subject, of how sth works, etc.
 

 

Before applying for this job, I had already had a solid grasp of what it involves.

Thanks to a sound grasp of English grammar, John has progressed quickly in his writing skills.

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have to learn to walk before you run

Don't rush into doing something advanced before you know the basic skills, techniques and primary details 

you must (learn to) walk before you (can) run

Don't rush into doing something advanced before you know the basic skills, techniques and primary details 

have enough sense to pound salt

To possess a fundamental degree of competence, intelligence, or common sense

know no more about than a frog knows about bedsheets

Used to say that someone knows absolutely nothing about something.

Origin of A (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (something)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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