AHOLD


Meaning of AHOLD in English

1.

If you get ~ of someone or something, you manage to contact, find, or get them. (AM INFORMAL)

I tried again to get ~ of my cousin Joan.

= get hold of

PHRASE: V inflects, PHR n

2.

If you get ~ of yourself, you force yourself to become calm and sensible after a shock or in a difficult situation. (AM INFORMAL)

I’m going to have to get ~ of myself.

PHRASE: V inflects, PHR pron-refl

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