grab hold of
idiom
: to quickly take and hold (someone or something) with the hand or arms
She grabbed hold of his arm.
He grabbed hold of a tree branch and pulled himself out of the water.
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Slip on a vegan leather saddle purse for dressier outings, or grab hold of a travel-friendly tote bag for casual outings.
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Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 7 Aug. 2024
With no easy way to climb onto the roof, Knights said one officer boosted another officer high enough to grab hold of the edge of the building’s roof, which was 12 feet above the ground.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 17 July 2024
Onlookers shouted for the others to grab hold of the person, who eventually grabbed another patron's arm and was pulled to safety.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 25 June 2024
Even better, this medium-sized bag has plenty of compartments, including a backside zipper for keeping valuables safe, and an interior clip to grab hold of your keys or wallet.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2023
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Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 7 Aug. 2024
With no easy way to climb onto the roof, Knights said one officer boosted another officer high enough to grab hold of the edge of the building’s roof, which was 12 feet above the ground.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 17 July 2024
Onlookers shouted for the others to grab hold of the person, who eventually grabbed another patron's arm and was pulled to safety.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 25 June 2024
Even better, this medium-sized bag has plenty of compartments, including a backside zipper for keeping valuables safe, and an interior clip to grab hold of your keys or wallet.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2023
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“Grab hold of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grab%20hold%20of. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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