to lay one's hands on something
to lay one's hands on something
01
to succeed in obtaining something
Idiom
Informal
Exempel
I finally laid my hands on the antique vase I've been searching for at the flea market.
It took a bit of effort, but I managed to get my hands on a copy of the rare collector's edition.
to lay one's hands on somebody
01
***to touch or grasp someone, often with the threat of violence
Exempel
Lay hands on me and you'll be sorry.!
Oh, once I get my hands on you, you'll take back what you said!
