get one's arms around

== English == === Alternative forms === wrap one's arms around === Verb === get one's arms around (third-person singular simple present gets one's arms around, present participle getting one's arms around, simple past got one's arms around, past participle (UK) got one's arms around or (US) gotten one's arms around) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get,‎ arms,‎ around. To fully understand; to wrap one's head around; to get a handle on. To manage, handle, or control; to get on top of.