Phrases Talking About Learning and Education

To grapple with a concept

C2

Meaning

To struggle to understand or deal with a difficult idea.

Example sentences

John: 'I'm still grappling with the concept of quantum physics.'

Alice: 'It's certainly a challenging subject to master.'

John: 'It requires a different way of thinking compared to more concrete maths.'

Alice: 'Students often grapple with the concept of abstract algebra.'