Grammar fix
handle
manage a problem
To deal with a problem or difficult situation in a practical way.
How oftenVery common
LevelB1
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Can you handle the customer complaints while I'm in the meeting?
In my job, I sometimes have to handle angry customers, so I've learned to stay calm and listen carefully.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I can handle with the complaint.
Say: I can handle the complaint.
Use 'handle' directly with the object; do not add 'with'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Take action on a problem
How activelyManageConfront
handleYou're here · Like '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'.
deal withTaking action to manage or solve a problem.tackleActively confronting a problem and trying to solve it.