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to attract someone's attention
to grab
GRIP
Verb
to hold very tightly
When an emotion such as fear grips you, you feel it strongly
Noun
control over something or someone
a tight hold on something or someone
I think I managed to _________ the main points of the lecture.
grasp
cast your net
to look around for someone else
bolt from the blue
a total surprise
to force yourself to be brave and do something that is difficult or unpleasant
grasp the nettle (on)
GRAB
Verb
to take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly
to take the opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly
to attract someone's attention
Noun
a sudden attempt to hold, get, or take something
The two children both made a ______ for the same cake.
grab
to give sb the cold shoulder
to ignore sb
at death's door
very ill
available
up for grabs
GRASP (V)
Verb
to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly
to understand something, especially something difficult:
You've been putting off making that phone call for days - I think it's about time you___________________ !
grasped the nettle
slushy
excessively sentimental
call the tune
in charge
keep or recover one's self-control
get a grip
Lose its grip
to become less confident and less able to deal with a situation
There are several jobs ___________ in the marketing department.
up for grabs
carry a torch for
to be in love with
time on your hands
plenty of free time
to be trying everything possible to find a solution or hope in a difficult situation, even though it will probably be unsuccessful
be clutching at straws
Got to grips with
to make an effort to understand and deal with a problem or situation
Unfortunately, lately her mother seems to have lost her _________ on reality.
grip
to tie the knot
to get married
roll up your sleeves
to prepare for hard work