get\ one's\ hands\ on

get\ one's\ hands\ on
• lay one's hands on
• get one's hands on
• put one's hands on
v. phr.
1. To seize in order to punish or treat roughly.

If I ever lay my hands on that boy he'll be sorry.

Compare: lay a finger on
2. To get possession of.

He was unable to lay his hands on a Model t Ford for the school play.

Compare: lay hands on(1)
3. • lay one's hand on • put one's hand on
To find; locate.

He keeps a file of letters so he can lay his hands on one whenever he needs it.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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