Phrase guide

in the grip of

prep · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep

Meaning 1

overwhelmed or controlled by something adverse

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I couldn't enjoy life while I was in the grip of drug abuse.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: gepackt — overwhelmed, gripped (idiomatic, figurative)
  • German: getrieben von — not controlled by one's own clear mind
  • German: gelenkt von — not controlled by one's own clear mind