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get hold of — 1) (smth) get possession of When you get hold of a dictionary could you please let me see it for a few minutes. 2) (smb) find a person so you can speak with him or her I tried to get hold of him last week but he was out of town … Idioms and examples
lay hands on — 1) (smth) get hold of or find something If I can lay my hands on a slide projector I will show you the pictures of my trip tonight. 2) (smb) do violence to, harm, hurt He said that if he ever lays hands on the person who stole his car he will… … Idioms and examples
look up — 1) (smth) search for something in a dictionary or other book I ll look up their name in the telephone book. 2) (smb) seek and find When I was in New York I looked up my friend from university … Idioms and examples

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