1) be in such a desperate situation as to resort to even the most unlikely means of salvation a) grasp the nettle b) get to grips with c) roll up your sleeves d) clutch at straws 2) tackle a difficulty boldly a) get to grips with b) lose one's grip c) grasp the nettle d) call the tune 3) be in love with someone a) lose one's grip b) carry a torch for someone c) roll up your sleeves d) call the tune 4) be in a position of power or control in a particular situation a) call the tune b) up for grabs c) carry a torch for someone d) cast your net (far and wide) 5) prepare for hard work a) roll up your sleeves b) carry a torch for someone c) tease out a problem d) call the tune 6) begin to deal with or understand a) lose one's grip b) clutch at straws c) get to grips with d) grasp the nettle 7) available, obtainable a) up for grabs b) get to grips with c) carry a torch for someone d) grasp the nettle 8) become unable to understand or control a situation a) grasp the nettle b) lose one's grip c) carry a torch for someone d) clutch at straws 9) carefully and gradually uncover, understand or solve a complex issue. a) cast your net (far and wide) b) tease out a problem c) grasp the nettle d) carry a torch for someone 10) consider or try as many things as possible in order to find what you want a) get to grips with b) cast your net (far and wide) c) tease out a problem d) call the tune

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