Meaning of latch onto | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To obtain, acquire or get and keep hold of something.
   idiomatic, transitive
2. To approach or stay close to someone, especially in a manner perceived as bothersome.
   idiomatic, transitive

Equivalents

Examples

“They latched onto the idea and gave it up only reluctantly.”

“And there was time for two more All Blacks tries, first flanker Adam Thomson flopping over after a break by Jimmy Cowan, before Williams latched onto a clever cross-kick by Kahui for his second touch-down with three minutes remaining.”

“He was looking for someone to talk to and latched onto me for some reason.”

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