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Etwas im Griff haben

To have something under control or to manage it well

In German

Etwas im Griff haben

Et-vas im Grif ha-ben

Literal Translation

to have something in grip

Meaning

To have something under control or to manage it well.

Equivalent:"To have something under control"

Example Sentences

1
Keine Sorge, ich habe die Situation im Griff.
Don't worry, I have the situation under control.
2
Sie hat ihr Studium und ihren Job perfekt im Griff.
She has her studies and her job perfectly under control.

FAQ

How do you say "To have something under control or to manage it well" in German?

"To have something under control or to manage it well" in German is "Etwas im Griff haben" (Et-vas im Grif ha-ben). Example: Keine Sorge, ich habe die Situation im Griff..

To live in grand style and spend a lot of money, often more than one can really afford

Auf großem Fuß leben

Auf gro-ßem Fuß leh-ben

To give someone the cold shoulder; to treat someone in an unfriendly or dismissive way

Jemandem die kalte Schulter zeigen

Ye-man-dem dee kal-te Shul-ter tsei-gen

To have a weight lifted off one's mind; to feel a great sense of relief

Ein Stein vom Herzen fallen

Ein Shtain fom Her-tsen fal-len

To be fed up with something; to have had enough

Die Nase voll haben

Dee Na-se fol ha-ben