get hooks intoget (your) hooks into (something/someone)
to get control or influence over something or someone.
We'll all be seeing a lot less of Robert if Joanna gets her hooks into him.
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get (one's) hooks in
To gain control or influence over someone or something, especially with an ulterior motive. Because of my family's fortune, my parents always worry that any girl I date is just trying to get her hooks in.
get one's hooks in(to)someone or something
and get one's hooks in
Fig. to obtain a strong and possessive hold on someone or something. She just can't wait to get her hooks into him.He finally got in his hooks and guarded her jealously.