deal with something
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Meaning · English
To handle or manage a problem or situation
Literally: handle an agreement or transaction with something
Register: neutral
Examples
I'll deal with the crisis tomorrow
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “deal with something” mean?
To handle or manage a problem or situation Literally: handle an agreement or transaction with something
Is “deal with something” formal or informal?
deal with something is generally neutral.