get one's hands on
The idiom "get one's hands on" is commonly used in informal contexts to express obtaining or catching something or someone.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To obtain or acquire something, often after some effort.
Example
- She managed to get her hands on a rare book.
- He tried to get his hands on some tickets for the concert.
B2General
(informal)To catch or apprehend someone.
Example
- The police are determined to get their hands on the suspect.
- He vowed to get his hands on the thief.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get one's hands on":
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