land (something)

land (something)

To successfully acquire something, such as a job or piece of information. The economy is still in terrible shape—I haven't been able to land a job for months. Tom landed a really juicy story about the senator's ex-wife.
See also: land
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

land a job

to find a job and be hired. As soon as I land a job and start to bring in some money, I'm going to get a stereo. I managed to land a job at a factory.
See also: job, land
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

land a job

tv. to find a job and be hired. As soon as I land a job and start to bring in some money, I’m going to get a stereo.
See also: job, land
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • land a job
  • set (one) up with (someone or something)
  • set up
  • ease into (something)
  • ease someone into (something)
  • on the job
  • have a job
  • have a job doing/to do something
  • inning
  • a good innings