Take hold of
B1
What does "Take hold of" mean?
grasp or grab firmly
"Take hold of" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
Take a hold of him.
— The Godfather
Once an idea has taken hold of the brain, it's almost impossible to eradicate.
— Inception
you all let Prop Joe's people take hold of three of them.
— The Wire S2E9
"Take hold of" in TV shows & movies
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