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Englishget a hold of something
Meaning: To acquire or obtain something.
Example: “Where did you get a hold of these vintage posters?”
Origin: The expression is used to describe something that is somewhat difficult to acquire, perhaps because it is rare.
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- get someone's dander up To irritate or anger moderately.
- get the go-ahead To receive or grant permission to proceed.
- get the message To understand something that is only hinted at, perhaps because it is unpleasant.
- get this show on the road To get started.
- get to the point To speak or write concisely and directly.
- get-up-and-go Physical energy.
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