handle vs deal with

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Polyester

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Are any differences between two sentences?

I can handle this case.

I can deal with this case.
 

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To deal with a problem or task is to take action on it, without assurance of success, but to be able to handle something goes one step further - to able to manage it or deal with it successfully to produce results.
 

Charlie Bernstein

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Actually, to me they mean the same thing: I can handle it. I can deal with it. I can manage it. I can take care of it. I'm capable of taking responsibility for it. I don't need any help.
 

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I agree with Charlie, and I'd say 'Are there any differences between the two sentences below?'
 

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Typically, you can expert to hear:

I can handle this.
 
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