get your hooks into
US /ɡɛt jʊər hʊks ˈɪntuː/
UK /ɡɛt jʊər hʊks ˈɪntuː/
1.
mettre la main sur, prendre le contrôle de
to gain control or influence over someone or something, often in a manipulative or exploitative way
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The company tried to get its hooks into the new market quickly.
L'entreprise a essayé de mettre la main sur le nouveau marché rapidement.
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She's worried that her ex-husband will try to get his hooks into her finances again.
Elle craint que son ex-mari n'essaie de mettre la main sur ses finances à nouveau.