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Dictionary of Idioms/Phrasal Verbs

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get a hold of something

1. to acquire or obtain something

1. I was able to get hold of a copy of the magazine, but it was the last one.

2. Sarah was very lucky to get a hold of an extra ticket to the ballgame.

3. Where can I get hold of some stamps?

4. Where can I get hold of today’s newspaper?

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