Obtain (something) for (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "obtain (something) for (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Obtain (something) for (someone or something)

Obtain (something) for (someone or something) verb phrase

To collect or receive something for somebody or something

Did you obtain all data about the sales figures this month for me?

I am hoping to obtain the benefit for unemployed people.

Mike is trying to obtain the copyright for his first composition.

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Many small amounts contribute to making a large amount.

earn a/your crust

To do work of any kind to earn a living

lie (one's) way into (something or someplace)

To obtain something or gain the right to access to a certain location or object via deception
 

garner up

To harvest or collect something and put it somewhere.
 

sell the family silver

To sell or part with a very precious resource for a rapid and immediate gain or benefit, rather than keeping onto it for future use or to increase its worth.

Grammar and Usage of Obtain (something) for (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • obtain (something) for (someone or something)
  • obtains (something) for (someone or something)
  • obtained (something) for (someone or something)
  • obtaining (something) for (someone or something)

The verb "obtain" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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