latch onto

Definition

To obtain, acquire or get and keep hold of something.

Example Sentences

• "They latched onto the idea and gave it up only reluctantly."
• "And there was time for two more All Blacks tries, first flanker Adam Thomson flopping over after a break by Jimmy Cowan, before Williams latched onto a clever cross-kick by Kahui for his second touch-down with three minutes remaining."
• "He was looking for someone to talk to and latched onto me for some reason."