put\ one's\ hands\ on

put\ 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.

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put one's hands together — applaud; clap I want you all to put your hands together for Barry … Useful english dictionary
put one's hands together — applaud. → put … English new terms dictionary
put one's arms akimbo — put one s hands resting on hips and elbows extending outward … English contemporary dictionary
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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… … Словарь американских идиом

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