# make a grab

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/make-a-grab
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To try to take quickly.

## Examples

- The cat tried to make a grab for my sandwich.
- When the store opened for the sale, the shoppers made a grab for the discounted items.
- Seeing the last available seat on the train, he made a grab for it before anyone else could react.

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