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                           1. Also, get one's hands on. Get someone or something in one's grasp, especially to do harm. For example, Tom's gone off with the keys again; just wait till I lay my hands on him. [c. A.D. 1000] 2. Also, get or lay or put one's hands on. Find, obtain, as in As soon as I lay hands on the book, I'll call you, or He couldn't seem to put his hands on last year's sales figures.  Also see  GET HOLD OF.
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
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                           Phrase(s): lay one’s hands on someone, something, or an animal  Go to put one's hands on someone, something, or an animal.
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
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                           Phrase(s): lay one’s hands on someone, something, or an animal  1. Lit. to place one’s hands on someone or an animal.  •  He put his hands on the sick woman and proclaimed her cured. This act of faith healing failed, alas.  •  He laid his hands on the dog and gently felt for broken bones. 2. Fig. to locate and get hold of someone or something.  •  As soon as I can lay my hands on him, I’ll get him right over here.  •  I am trying to put my hands on the book you suggested. 3. Fig. to get hold of someone or an animal with punishment or harm as a goal.  •  Just wait till I put my hands on you!  • When I lay my hands on Ken, he will be sorry he ever lied to me.
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
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