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majid72

Mar 29th, 2009 07:29 pm

Come to grips with vs Get to grips with

Hello

Would you please tell me the difference between the two expressions:
Which one is most heard in the US and in Britain and do they convey the same meaning?

-Come to grips with a problem,...

-Get to grips with a problem,...

Thanks a lot.

STCrowley

Apr 16th, 2009 11:52 am

Re: Come to grips with vs Get to grips with

Okay, Majid72: I'll give you the same warning that I give all my students. I learned English in the U.S., in a small town on the East Coast. So, I don't know EVERYTHING about English.

Still, I would say that "Come to grips with a problem" is either 'American' or 'correct.' I've never heard 'get to grips with a problem.' But that doesn't mean it isn't British/Australian.

Hope that helps!
-Toby

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