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The phrase "able to handle himself" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone who is capable of managing their own affairs or dealing with situations independently.
Example: "Despite the challenges he faced, he proved to be able to handle himself in any situation that arose."
Alternatives: "capable of managing himself" or "able to take care of himself."
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Mr. Bruno said: "David is able to handle himself.
He communicated that he was able to handle himself with women.
He is nonetheless able to handle himself in a way that people like him".
"He's just so athletic that I know he'll be able to handle himself great," Manager Terry Collins said.
Unlike many of the city's gangsters, Massey, who was scarcely 5ft, was not known for being able to handle himself.
He rarely spoke with reporters, but said he realized the fears: Would he be able to handle himself the right way in different circumstances, when he's not that guy, when he's not the focal point?
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It's a tacit admission that a president who once complained that his opponent couldn't handle the press isn't able to handle it himself.
That's because he wanted to be able to handle everything himself.
We should be able to handle this.
Will we be able to handle it?
Would he be able to handle it?
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