a hold on a strong
*a hold on someone a strong
and secure influence on someone(*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone~.) The strange religion seemed to have a strong hold on its followers. The drug has a hold on the minds of those who use it.
See also: hold, on, strong
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- hold with
- hold with (something)
- get hold of
- get hold of (one)
- get hold of somebody/something
- hold (someone) accountable (for someone)
- hold accountable
- accountable
- Will you hold(, please)?
- hold it