lay one's hands on

lay one's hands on или get one's hands on  {v. phr.}

1. Хватать, чтобы наказать или грубо обойтись.

If I ever lay my hands on that boy he'll be sorry.

Ср.: LAY A FINGER ON.

2. Завладевать.

He was unable to lay his hands on a Model T Ford for the school play.

Ср.: LAY HANDS ON (1).

3. или lay one's hand on или put one's hand on

Искать; находить.