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get one's hands on (someone or something) What does get one's hands on (someone or something) mean?	to get someone or something in one's grasp	"When I get my hands on a hammer I will help you fix the door."
get one's hands on (someone or something) What does get one's hands on (someone or something) mean?	to find someone or something (that may be difficult to find)	I am trying hard to get my hands on a new gas tank for the camping stove.
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get used to (someone or something) What does "get used to (someone or something)" mean?	to become accustomed to someone or something	I am slowly getting used to my new job.

round-trip ticket What does "round-trip ticket" mean?	a train/bus/plane ticket that allows one to go to the destination and return home	We purchased a round-trip ticket because it was cheaper than a one-way ticket.
tear down (something) What does "tear down (something)" mean?	to take something down, to destroy something	The city decided to tear down the building because it was unsafe.
wired What does "wired" mean?	anxious; nervous; very alert
get off (someone`s) back What does "get off (someone`s) back" mean?	to leave someone alone and not bother him or her	I wish that my supervisor would get off my back.
birds and bees What does "birds and bees" mean?	the facts about sex and birth	The woman told her daughter about the birds and the bees during the summer holidays.
shitsky What does "shitsky" mean?	feces; dung
get an earful What does "get an earful" mean?	to hear much talk/criticism/complaints about something	Our boss got an earful when he asked the employees if they had any complaints.

go back on one's word What does "go back on one's word" mean?	to break one's promise	My supervisor went back on his word when he refused to give me a day off.
Foot in mouth What does "Foot in mouth" mean?	This is used to describe someone who has just said something embarrassing, inappropriate, wrong or stupid.

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Get One's Hands On (someone Or Something) Idiom