procure (something) from (someone)

procure (something) from (someone)

To seek something out that someone else possesses or has access to and obtain it from them, especially when it requires a special effort to do so. I've been trying to procure tickets to the concert from my brother-in-law. Did you manage to procure that dossier from the president's assistant?
See also: procure
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get (something) for (someone or something)
  • sacrifice (someone or something) for (someone or something else)
  • sacrifice for
  • bargain
  • bargain for (someone or something) with (someone)
  • make a dead set at
  • make a dead set at (someone or something)
  • the jewel in (someone's or something's) crown
  • the jewel in someone's/something's crown
  • (Someone or something) called, they want their (something) back!