Question

in_the_loop_245 to acquire or obtain something The expression is used to describe something that is somewhat difficult to acquire, perhaps because it is rare.

Accepted Answer

GET (A) HOLD OF (SOMETHING) I was able to get hold of a copy of the magazine, but it was the last one.Sarah was very lucky to get a hold of an extra ticket to the ballgame.

Id	in_the_loop_245
Idiom	GET (A) HOLD OF (SOMETHING)
Definition	to acquire or obtain something
Examples	I was able to get hold of a copy of the magazine, but it was the last one. Sarah was very lucky to get a hold of an extra ticket to the ballgame.
Extra Info	The expression is used to describe something that is somewhat difficult to acquire, perhaps because it is rare.

Hold Loop Acquire Obtain I Copy Magazine Sarah