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handle the problem
[ˈhændəl ðə ˈprɑːbləm]
verb phrase
lidar com o problema
1.
to deal with or manage a difficult situation or issue
We need to handle the problem before it gets worse.
Precisamos lidar com o problema antes que ele piore.
2.
to take responsibility for resolving or addressing a situation
She handled the problem professionally and calmly.
Ela lidou com o problema de forma profissional e calma.
NYC Slang
handle it
Synonyms
deal with the problem
tackle the problem
address the problem
manage the problem
cope with the problem
Antonyms
ignore the problem
avoid the problem
neglect the problem
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lidar com o problema
most common usage
Brazil
resolver o problema
alternative emphasizing resolution
São Paulo
dar jeito no problema
informal colloquial usage
Portugal
gerir o problema
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
get a handle on the problem
take the bull by the horns
bite the bullet
face the music
rise to the occasion
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