Meaning of the word "get your hooks into" in English

What does "get your hooks into" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

get your hooks into

US /ɡɛt jʊər hʊks ˈɪntuː/
UK /ɡɛt jɔː hʊks ˈɪntuː/
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Idiom

to gain control or influence over someone or something, often in a manipulative or exploitative way

Example:
The company tried to get its hooks into the new market quickly.
She's worried that her ex-husband will try to get his hooks into her finances again.