A fork of Rural Dictionary
This is a British expression which can be used in a number of ways: 1 To obtain an item, by purchase, borrowing or other means; 2 To initiate contact or communicate with a person or persons or an organisation; 3 To understand or appreciate an idea, concept or theory; The Americans use the expression get ahold of in a similar way.
1 “Can you get hold of any 2 inch 10 brass screws?” 2 “That cunt Malcolm’s gone off somewhere, I can’t get hold of him.” 3 “His ideas are so abstruse they’re difficult to get hold of.”
Said to the one who is impatient, as a wish to the person to calm down.
- I can't wait until Santa comes! (Bitch slap) - Get a hold of yourself! It's only September...