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Definition get your claws into someone in British English

get your claws into someone phrase

phrase
1

to get control over someone and make them do what you want, especially in a romantic or sexual relationship

Example

When women like her get their claws into a rich man, they never let them go.

Synonyms and related words
ask out flirt chat up
2

to deliberately say cruel or unpleasant things to someone

Synonyms and related words
abuse mistreat oppress
Definition get your claws into someone in British English