To seize. / To attack.

Synonym of on the books

To find or think of something unexpectedly.

Alternative form of upon the whole matter

Alternative form of on the carpet

(dated) An expression of self-disapproval.

(UK, obsolete, slang) Upon my soul or honour; used to underline the truth of what one is saying.

Synonym of on the square

simple past tense and past participle of lay hold upon

Alternative form of lay hold of