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to get hold of somebody
01
to manage to meet someone in person or contact them on a telephone, through message, etc.
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "get hold of someone" and when to use it?
The idiom "get hold of someone" is derived from the literal action of physically grabbing or holding onto someone to establish contact or communicate with them. Over time, it has been adapted to a figurative sense in which it means to establish contact with someone, either by reaching them through phone calls, messages, or other means of communication. This phrase is commonly used to emphasize the effort or persistence required to make contact with someone.
Example
I've been trying to get hold of John all day, but his phone seems to be switched off.
Please let me know if you manage to get hold of the supplier and confirm the delivery time.
When I could n't get hold of my brother, I left him a voicemail and sent a text message.
to get hold of something
01
to manage to find something one was looking for
Example
The police do not know how the boy got hold of the knife.
to get hold of oneself
01
to regain control over one's emotions or behavior
Example
He struggled to get hold of himself after the embarrassing mistake.
She got hold of herself and managed to finish the presentation without panicking.
I had to get hold of myself after the argument and stop shouting.
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