get your hooks into

US /ɡɛt jʊər hʊks ˈɪntuː/
UK /ɡɛt jʊər hʊks ˈɪntuː/
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1.

掌控, 控制

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.
这家公司试图迅速掌控新市场。
She's worried that her ex-husband will try to get his hooks into her finances again.
她担心她的前夫会再次试图掌控她的财务。