get one's claws into: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  GeneralLiteral
  • For an animal to sink or engage its claws into something.

  Examples

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  • The cat got its claws into the sofa, leaving deep scratches all over the fabric.

    El gato clavó sus garras en el sofá, dejando profundas marcas en la tela.

  • During the struggle, the eagle got its claws into the prey tightly and would not let go.

    Durante la lucha, el águila hundió sus garras en la presa firmemente y no la soltó.

  • You could see the bear got its claws into the tree trunk as it tried to climb up.

    Se podía ver que el oso enganchó sus garras en el tronco del árbol mientras intentaba trepar.

  • The kitten got its claws into my sweater while playing, causing a few pulls in the fabric.

    El gatito clavó sus garras en mi suéter mientras jugaba, causando algunos enganches en la tela.

• 2.

  GeneralIdiomaticInformalTransitive
  • To gain a controlling influence over someone or something; to entangle, exploit, or hold sway over.

  Examples

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  • Once the new manager got his claws into the project, he completely changed its direction.

    Una vez que el nuevo gerente se involucró en el proyecto, cambió completamente su dirección.

  • The corporation got its claws into the small startup and controlled all its decisions.

    La corporación se apoderó de la pequeña empresa emergente y controlaba todas sus decisiones.

  • She’s worried that once he gets his claws into her, she won’t be able to leave the toxic relationship.

    Ella teme que una vez que él la controle, no podrá salir de la relación tóxica.