get (your) hooks into (something/someone)

to get control or influence over something or someone.

We'll all be seeing a lot less of Robert if Joanna gets her hooks into him.

• pay something a visit
• pay something back
• pay the piper
• pay the price
• pay through the nose
• pay top dollar
• pay up
• pay way
• pay your dues
• pay your respects
• pay your way
• pea-brained
• peace offering
• peace of mind
• pearl of wisdom
• pearly gates
• pecking order
• pedal to the metal
• peel off
• peeping Tom
• pell-mell
• penchant for
• penchant for something
• pencil in
• pencil someone in