Catch phrase crack#

to become inspired by or aware of: I caught the spirit of the occasion.

He caught himself before he said the wrong thing.

to check or restrain suddenly (often used reflexively): She caught her breath in surprise.

to attract or arrest: The painting caught his fancy.

to allow (something) to become gripped, hooked, snagged, or entangled: He caught his coat on a nail.

to grip, hook, or entangle: The closing door caught his arm.

to be in time to get aboard (a train, boat, etc.).

to receive, incur, or contract: to catch a cold.

Surprise or detect, as in some action: I caught him stealing the pumpkin. Take and hold (something thrown, falling, etc.): to catch a ball a barrel to catch rain.

after pursuit: to catch a criminal to catch a runaway horse.

to receive a reprimand or punishment: You'll really catch it if you don't finish your homework.Ĭatch (kach), USA pronunciation v., caught, catch Idioms, Informal Terms catch it, Informal.Games a game in which a ball is thrown from one person to another: We went out in the yard to play catch.as a desirable partner in marriage: What a catch she would be. something caught, as a quantity of fish: We brought home quite a catch.

Catch phrase crack#

a slight, momentary break or crack in the voice: She answered with a catch in her voice and started to cry.any tricky or concealed problem or drawback: There must be a catch somewhere.a device for slowing motion, as a handle on a window. to be involved or interested in very strongly: He was caught up in his work and neglected his family.to do enough so that one is no longer behind: He was catching up on his work on weekends.to overwhelm suddenly: The truth caught up with him and he realized what he had done.to overtake someone or something moving: I caught up with her and pulled her arm.catch out, to catch or discover in lies or an error: They caught him out in a lie.Understand: I'm a little slow but eventually I catch on. to become popular: For a long while her songs just didn't catch on.catch at, to grasp at eagerly: The children caught at the teacher's skirt.to record or represent successfully: This photo caught her expression perfectly.to be aware of (a smell, etc.): I caught a whiff of her perfume.to hear clearly: I couldn't catch what you said could you repeat that?.to grasp with the intellect Ĭomprehend: I caught the meaning of that joke but didn't dare laugh.See if you can catch the lock on the chain. To (cause to) take hold: The lock won't catch. to see or attend (a show, etc.): Did you catch that new musical?.to hold (oneself) back or restrain (oneself) suddenly: He had to catch himself so that he wouldn't overreact.My sleeve caught on that nail.Īttract the attention of: She was caught by his winning smile. to (cause to or allow to) become gripped, stuck, or entangled: I caught my coat on that nail and it ripped.to be in time to get aboard: We caught the train at Trondheim.to receive, incur, or contract (a disease): He caught a cold at the overnight party.to find (someone) in a particular condition, usually missing something: He was caught with his guard down (= He was not prepared).She caught me in the act of cheating on my test. to surprise or notice, as in some action: I caught them cheating.to take and hold (something thrown, etc.): She caught the ball.to trap or ensnare: I was caught in a dead-end job.after chasing: The police tried for weeks to catch the thief. Catch /kætʃ/ USA pronunciation v., caught /kɔt/ USA pronunciation catch