lay hands on

Definition

To find, obtain, or procure.

Example Sentences

• "If we can lay hands on some chicken wire and a black light, we can make some scary Halloween decorations."
• "After a long trial at which the Crown brought forward every right-wing bigot and crackpot psychiatrist they could lay hands on, The Body Politic was acquitted."
• "What luck, right when I'd laid my hands on flight coupons; had my checkbook in the black!"