in den Griff
Translation
under control, in hand
Examples
Wir müssen die Situation in den Griff bekommen.
We have to get the situation under control.
Er hat seine Ausgaben wieder in den Griff gekriegt.
He got his spending under control again.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) in den Griff bekommen/kriegen to get (sth.) under control We have to get the situation under control.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unter Kontrolle (under control)
Etymology
'Griff' means 'grip' or 'handle'. 'in den Griff' literally means 'into the grip', creating the image of getting a hold of something.
Memory Tips
Picture physically grabbing a problem with your hand (Griff) to control it.