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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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for free What does "for free" mean?	for no charge or cost	We were able to get a television set from our neighbor for free.

at the latest What does "at the latest" mean?	no later than	The tour will start at noon at the latest.
at peace What does "at peace" mean?	peaceful, happy	The woman was relaxed and at peace after her friend's funeral.
eye of the storm What does "eye of the storm" mean?	the center of a problem	The politician was in the eye of the storm because of the accounting scandal.
the best-laid plans of mice and men What does "the best-laid plans of mice and men" mean?	the best thought-out plans that anyone can make	The best-laid plans of mice and men could not prevent the problems that we had with our travel plans.
burst onto the scene What does "burst onto the scene" mean?	to appear suddenly in some location	The young singer burst onto the scene when she was a teenager.
fed up with (someone or something) What does "fed up with (someone or something)" mean?	to be disgusted or bored with someone or something	I think that the worker is fed up with the constant complaints of his boss.

work in What does "work in" mean?	rub in	We spent a long time trying to work the softening cream into the leather.
before long What does "before long" mean?	soon	I had to wait a few minutes but before long my friend arrived to meet me.
a matter of fact What does "a matter of fact" mean?	something that can be proved and is true	It was a matter of fact that no taxes were paid by the company last year.
down one`s alley What does "down one`s alley" mean?	to be suited to one`s tastes and abilities	Computers are down my alley so I am sure that I will be interested in the job.
as black as a skillet What does "as black as a skillet" mean?	very black	The bottom of the little boy's feet were as black as a skillet.

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