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catch it
catch C0157300 (kăch, kĕch)v. caught (kôt), catch·ing, catch·es v.tr.1. a. To get and hold (something that has been in motion) in a hand, the hands, a container, or an implement: caught the ball in the web of the lacrosse stick.b. To take hold of, especially forcibly or suddenly; grasp: caught me by the arm; caught the reins.c. To stop (oneself) from doing an action: I caught myself before replying.2. a. To capture or seize, especially after a chase: The police caught the robber in the next town.b. To capture or take by trapping, snaring, or some other means: I caught three fish with that lure.c. To take in and hold or contain: a pond that catches runoff.3. a. To discover or come upon suddenly, unexpectedly, or accidentally: He was caught in the act of stealing.b. To become cognizant or aware of suddenly: caught her gazing out the window.4. a. To reach just in time; get so as to be carried by: caught the bus to town; catch a wave.b. To overtake: The driver of the green car caught the leader on the straightaway.5. a. To cause to become hooked, entangled, or fastened: caught my hem on the stair.b. To hold up; delay: was caught in traffic for an hour.6. a. To make contact with; strike: The boxer caught his opponent with a left hook.b. To propel an object so that it hits (something): The center caught the back of the net with a hard shot.7. a. To become subject to or to contract, as by exposure to a pathogen: catch a cold.b. To become affected by or infused with: caught the joyous mood of the festival.c. To suffer from the receipt of (criticism, for example): caught hell for being late.8. a. To perceive suddenly or momentarily: We caught a glimpse of the movie star. I caught a whiff of her perfume.b. To hear or listen to: caught the news bulletin on the radio; didn't catch the end of your sentencec. To grasp mentally; apprehend: I don't catch your meaning.9. a. To go to see (a performance, for example): caught the midnight show.b. To get (something required), usually quickly or for a brief period: catch some sleep.10. a. To attract and fix; arrest: couldn't catch their attention; caught the teacher's eye.b. To reproduce or represent effectively: an impressionist who caught the effects of wind and water in his paintings.11. To deceive: failed to be caught by their fraudulent schemes.12. Baseball To play (a game) as catcher.v.intr.1. To become held, entangled, or fastened: My coat caught in the car door.2. To act or move so as to hold or grab someone or something: tried to catch at the life preserver.3. To be communicable or infectious; spread.4. To become ignited: The fire caught.5. Baseball To act as catcher.n.1. a. The act of catching, especially the grabbing and holding of a thrown, kicked, or batted ball before it hits the ground.b. A game of throwing and catching a ball.2. a. A quantity that is caught: The catch amounted to 50 fish.b. Something that is perceived or noticed: The mistake you found was a good catch.c. Informal A person considered to be an attractive or admirable romantic partner. 3. A tricky or previously unsuspected condition or drawback: It sounds like a good offer, but there may be a catch.4. A device for fastening something or for checking motion: The car's hood has a safety catch.5. A choking or stoppage of the breath or voice: a catch in his voice.6. A snatch; a fragment: could only hear catches of the song.7. Music A canonic, often rhythmically intricate composition for three or more voices, popular especially in the 17th and 18th centuries.Phrasal Verbs: catch on1. To understand something: These students catch on quickly.2. To become popular: Skateboarding caught on quickly. catch out To detect (another) in wrongdoing or error. catch up1. To move fast enough to attain the same progress as another; draw even: caught up to the leader on the last lap of the race.2. To become equal or on a par with another: finally caught up with his brother in height.3. To bring an activity to completion or to a state of currentness: catch up on correspondence.4. To bring (another) up to date; brief: Let me catch you up on all the gossip.5. To seize or lift suddenly: The wind caught up the umbrella and carried it off.6. To involve, often unwillingly: was caught up in the scandal.7. To captivate; enthrall: I was caught up in the mood of the evening.Idioms: catch fire1. To ignite.2. To become very enthusiastic.3. To become the subject of great interest and widespread enthusiasm: an idea that caught fire all over the country. catch it Informal To receive a punishment or scolding. catch (one's) breath To rest so as to be able to continue an activity. catch (one's) death To catch a cold or other illness. catch up with1. To find or arrest after a period of pursuit: The police finally caught up with him in Omaha.2. To have unpleasant consequences for, especially after a period of quiescence: mistakes that caught up with him when he ran for president. catch you later Informal Used to express good-bye.
[Middle English cacchen, from Old North French cachier, to chase, from Vulgar Latin *captiāre; see chase1.]
catch′a·ble adj.Synonyms: catch, enmesh, ensnare, entangle, entrap, snare1, trap1
These verbs mean to take in and hold as if by using bait or a lure: caught in a web of lies; enmeshed in the dispute; ensnared an unsuspecting customer; became entangled in her own contradictions; entrapped by a convincing undercover agent; snared by false hopes; trapped into incriminating himself.Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | catch it - receive punishment; be scolded or reprimanded; "I really caught it the other day!" |
catch it
catch1. verb To see, and perhaps apprehend, someone in the act of doing something (often something nefarious). The robbers were arrested when the police caught them looting another house. I don't watch to catch you kids doing this ever again—the tool shed is far too dangerous to play in!2. verb, slang To see or hear a specific program or event, typically as broadcast on the TV or radio. Did you catch the game last night? What a crazy ending!3. verb To hear and/or understand something that has been said. I'm sorry, I didn't catch that last part. Can you repeat it?4. verb To contract a contagious illness. All of my students are sick right now, so I'm not surprised that I've caught a cold, too. With the way you've been sneezing all day, I really hope I don't catch what you have!5. verb To encounter or meet with someone, typically for the purpose of communicating with them. This usage often suggests that the person is busy or rushed, and therefore may have limited availability. Hey, I'm glad I caught you—how's your mom doing? Peg has to sign off on your expense report, so be sure to catch her before she leaves the office. I'll catch you later, man.6. verb To receive a punishment or reprimand. The phrase "catch it" is usually used for this usage. If I get home past curfew again, I'm really going to catch it from my parents!7. verb To notice a problem, error, or inconsistency, often one that is inconspicuous. Oh, Jen caught that spelling error—I never even noticed it.8. verb To notice or detect something. Did you catch the joke at the beginning of the movie? It was pretty subtle. I opened the window and caught a whiff of dinner cooking next door.9. verb In baseball or softball, to play the position of catcher. Joe is sick, so we need someone else to catch tonight.10. verb To reach a mode of transportation before it departs. Of course we hit a major traffic jam when I have a plane to catch! Oh, she did catch the bus—the driver saw her running and waited for her.11. verb To stop oneself from doing something. In this usage, "catch" is followed by a reflexive pronoun. Bill tripped over the step but managed to catch himself on the railing before falling. I almost asked about her boyfriend when I caught myself, remembering that they had broken up.12. noun A game in which two or more people throw a ball back and forth between them. Now that the weather is nice, you boys should go outside and play catch.13. noun A problem, drawback, or hidden detriment, often one that is initially concealed as a means of entrapment. I know this sounds like a great job offer, but there's a pretty big catch—I'd have to move across the country. Why are you selling this for so little? What's the catch?14. noun An audible break or hesitation in one's voice (typically when one is very emotional). When I heard the catch in her voice, I knew my mom had bad news for me.15. noun An amount of something that has been caught or captured, such as while fishing. A: "What was your catch today, boys?" B: "Not great, Earl—only five fish."16. noun The identification or recognition of a problem, error, or inconsistency, often one that is inconspicuous. I never would have noticed that spelling error—good catch!17. noun An ideal suitor or prospective mate. Tom's a good-looking guy with a six-figure income—he's a real catch!catch itTo receive a punishment or reprimand. If I get home past curfew again, I'm really going to catch it from my parents!See also: catchcatch itto get into trouble and receive punishment. I know I'm going to catch it for denting mom's car when I get home. Bob hit Billy in the face. He really caught it from the teacher for that.See also: catchcatch itAlso, get it. Receive a punishment or scolding, as in If I forget anything on the shopping list, I'll catch it, or I'm really going to get it when I turn in my paper late. [Colloquial; early 1800s] See also: catchˈcatch it (British English) (American English catch ˈhell, ˈget it) (spoken) be punished or spoken to angrily about something: If your dad finds out you’ll really catch it!See also: catch catch it Informal To receive a punishment or scolding.See also: catchEncyclopediaSeecatch |