get one's hooks in

get one's hooks in
get one's hooks in(to) someone or something & get one's hooks in
Fig. to obtain a strong and possessive hold on someone or something. •

She just can't wait to get her hooks into him.

He finally got in his hooks and guarded her jealously.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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