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“Get ahold of somebody” or “Get a hold of somebody”, which one is appropriate?

“Get ahold of somebody” or “Get a hold of somebody”, which one is appropriate?

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  1. Both “Get ahold of somebody” and “Get a hold of somebody” are grammatically correct. The choice between “somebody” and “anybody” depends on the type of information you want to obtain and your personal style.

    “Get a hold of somebody” is preferred because it has been established since the 17th century.

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