Grammar fix
tackle
confront a problem
To make a serious and active effort to deal with a difficult problem.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The new policy is designed to tackle rising rents in the city.
Last year I finally tackled my phone addiction. I deleted most of my social media apps, and honestly I sleep much better now.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The council needs to tackle with pollution.
Say: The council needs to tackle pollution.
Use 'tackle' directly with the problem; do not use 'tackle with'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Take action on a problem
How activelyManageConfront
deal withTaking action to manage or solve a problem.handleLike 'deal with', but it stresses being in control and coping well: 'I can handle it', 'Leave it to me, I'll handle it'. Takes the object directly, with no 'with'.
tackleYou're here · Actively confronting a problem and trying to solve it.