Sometimes acquiring something requires creativity and determination. He managed to get hold of rare car parts through an online community.
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Physically or Digitally
'Get hold of' doesn't only mean physically obtaining something; it can also mean digitally acquiring it. I got hold of the e-book through the local library's website.
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Possible Effort
The phrase may imply that effort or action is needed to obtain something. Can you get hold of the concert tickets before they're all sold out?