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Hly2004 Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

take hold

The curious notion has taken hold that emphasis in communication is impossible without the incessant use of four-letter word.

I wonder whether "take hold" means "come into being" or "formed", or whatelse?
  

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Take hold = become established.

  • Take hold = become established.
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Take hold = become established.

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