catch (a)hold of (someone or something)

catch (a)hold of (someone or something)

To grasp or grip something. Catch hold of that end of the sheet and pull it straight. I tried to catch ahold of her before she fell off the step, but it happened too fast.
See also: catch, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

catch (a)hold of someone or something

to grasp or seize someone or something. See if you can catch hold of the rope as it swings back and forth. I couldn't catch ahold of her.
See also: catch, hold, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

catch/get/grab/take (a) ˈhold of somebody/something

have or take somebody/something in your hands: He caught hold of her wrists so she couldn’t get away. Lee got hold of the dog by its collar. Quick, grab a hold of that rope.
See also: catch, get, grab, hold, of, somebody, something, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • catch hold of
  • catch/get/grab/take hold of somebody/something
  • catching
  • like a greased pig
  • catch as catch can
  • catch-as-catch-can
  • go after
  • go after (someone or something)
  • catch somebody with their pants down
  • catch with pants down