Have a hold on someone/something or have got a hold on something/someone
Do you say, "to have a hold on someone/something" or "to have got a hold on something/someone"?
If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?
If not, when should I use each of them?
Would you please give me a few examples?
Thank you.
Top answer
"have got" is a common informal way of saying "have" (in relevant senses). g. ", or, in your case, "He's got a hold on it" for "He has a hold on it".
- "have got" is a common informal way of saying "have" (in relevant senses).
- g.
- ", or, in your case, "He's got a hold on it" for "He has a hold on it".
- This "have got" is not appropriate in formal language ("have got" in other senses may be).
- I think your case is slightly complicated by the fact that "to have got a hold on something/someone" could also be interpreted as meaning "to have obtained a hold".
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"have got" is a common informal way of saying "have" (in relevant senses). E.g. people commonly say "He's got a lot of money" for "He has a lot of money", or "Have you got a pen I could borrow?" for "Do you have a pen I could borrow?", or, in your case, "He's got a hold on it" for "He has a hold on it". This "have got" is not appropriate in formal language ("have got" in other senses may be).
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