an den Haken nehmen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
Senses
an den Haken nehmen is used for these senses in English:
- grapple (intransitive) To use a grapple (for example to attempt to find, hook, and raise a net or cable).
grapple — full definition
- verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
- verb To grip or wrestle with someone or something physically.
- noun A hooked tool or clawed device used to grab and hold onto something, such as another boat.