get (one's) mitts on (something)

get (one's) mitts on (something)

To acquire something or have something in one's possession. "Mitts" is a slang term for hands. I hear Johnny got his mitts on a bunch of new comic books—let's go check 'em out! We nearly got our mitts on the championship, but the referee disallowed our last goal.
See also: get, mitt, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get your mitts on

obtain possession of. informal
Mitt , an abbreviation of mitten , is an informal term for a person's hand that dates back to the late 19th century.
See also: get, mitt, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • get your mitts on
  • mitt
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (have) got something going (with someone)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a slew of (something)
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • (one) could use (something)
  • (you) wanna make something of it?