take hold of . take hold of {v. phr.} To grasp. The old man tried to keep himself from falling down the stairs, but there was no railing to take hold of. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry