Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-your-hands-on-something
idiom
/ɡɛt jʊər hændz ɒn ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To obtain or acquire something, usually something that one desires or finds difficult to obtain.
Examples
- After months of searching, I finally managed to get my hands on the latest smartphone.
- Everyone is trying to get their hands on the limited edition sneakers.
- She was excited to get her hands on a copy of the rare book.
Meaning
This phrase implies actively seeking and successfully securing a specific item or opportunity that one is enthusiastic about.
Synonyms
- obtain
- acquire
- procure
- secure
