Grammar fix
get hold of someone
contact someone
To manage to contact someone, usually after trying several times.
How oftenCommon
LevelB1
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I need to get hold of Sarah before the meeting starts.
When I need to get hold of my family, I normally send a message first because they may be at work.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I finally got hold on my manager.
Say: I finally got hold of my manager.
It's 'get hold of someone' ('get a hold of' in American English). 'Hold on' means wait.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Finally reach someone you're calling
How phone-specificAny contactPhone contact
get hold of someoneYou're here · Manage to contact someone, often after trying several times.
get someone on the phoneManage to reach someone for a phone conversation.get throughSuccessfully connect after calling, especially after difficulty.