How to Pronounce "get your claws into"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɫɔz/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
GET yur KLAWZ IN-too
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /klˈɔːz/ /ˈɪntʊ
GET yaw KLAWZ IN-tuh
Definition
To become involved in something, often in an aggressive, controlling, or possessive way, like trying to control a person or situation for your own benefit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɫɔz/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /klˈɔːz/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET yur KLAWZ IN-too
UK
GET yaw KLAWZ IN-tuh
Listen in Context
She will do anything to get her claws into that company.
He's trying hard to get his claws into the project.
Once she gets her claws into something, she doesn't let go.
Don't let him get his claws into your personal life.