latch on

verb

1. to attach oneself (to)

   to latch on to a new acquaintance

2. to understand

   he suddenly latched on to what they were up to

3. to obtain; get

Example Sentences

That idea of saving money is something that brands latch on to with their marketing.

From BBC

Now Russia has latched on to an unfounded allegation made by Georgian Dream's founder that a high-ranking foreign official asked Georgia's former prime minister to join a war with Russia "for three or four days".

From BBC

The recent attack ads have latched on to the controversy that roiled the state Capitol four years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Luanda explains that while there was a latch on the kitchen window, the one in Jovanni's bedroom "wasn't in a good state".

From BBC

As the firefighters drove back to the station, hundreds of hitchhikers rode along as well: A swarm of bees latched on to the windshield and the doors of the fire truck.

From Los Angeles Times

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