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Lay/get your hands on somebody

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The phrase often implies eagerness or urgency in locating or acquiring something. SlideI need to lay my hands on some concert tickets before they sell out!
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Sometimes used informally to express getting control of something without permission. SlideHe finally got his hands on his brother's video game collection.
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It doesn't always involve physically touching the item, it can mean to acquire it in any way. SlideShe laid her hands on a rare stamp for her collection through an online auction.