KEEP A FIRM GRIP ON SOMEONE OR SOMETHING

keep a firm grip on someone or something: translation

keep a firm grip onsomeone or something&keep a tight grip onsomeone or something

1.Lit.to hold on to someone or something tightly. •

As they approached the edge, Sally kept a firm grip on little Timmy.

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She kept a tight grip on him.

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Keep a firm grip on my hand as we cross the street.

2.Fig.to keep someone or something under firm control. •

The manager keeps a firm grip on all the employees.

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I try to keep a firm grip on all the accounts.