land (something)

land (something)

To successfully acquire something, such as a job or piece of information. The economy is still in terrible shape—I haven't been able to land a job for months. Tom landed a really juicy story about the senator's ex-wife.See also: land

land a job

to find a job and be hired. As soon as I land a job and start to bring in some money, I'm going to get a stereo. I managed to land a job at a factory.See also: job, land

land a job

tv. to find a job and be hired. As soon as I land a job and start to bring in some money, I’m going to get a stereo. See also: job, land