close grips

The Paleyan God had at least the merit of coming to close grips with his work.

And thirdly, if the pursuit came to close grips, he was still in a strategic position.

He was headed for Ireland and close grips with the hated redcoats as fast as train and steamer could bear him.

Clarence was rolling on the floor in close grips with Hwei, and the draperies of the joss flared away in a brilliant manner.

Somewhere in the center of the group was big Bob, at close grips with the enemy, and not caring how many they numbered.