Catch it

verb phrase

To get or receive something, often unexpectedly or quickly.

She threw the ball and he managed to catch it.
Visual representation of "catch it" - To get or receive something, often unexpectedly or quickly.

Often appears as...

  • catch it quickly
  • catch it unexpectedly
verb phrase

To understand or hear something correctly.

The teacher spoke rapidly and I didn't catch it all.
Visual representation of "catch it" - To understand or hear something correctly.

Often appears as...

  • didn't catch it
  • couldn't catch it
verb phrase

To become infected with or develop an illness or disease.

If you're not properly dressed in this weather, you'll catch it.
Visual representation of "catch it" - To become infected with or develop an illness or disease.

Often appears as...

  • catch it from someone
  • catch it if not careful
verb phrase

To receive punishment or criticism.

If we don't finish this on time, we're going to catch it from the boss.
Visual representation of "catch it" - To receive punishment or criticism.

Often appears as...

  • catch it from someone
  • going to catch it

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb phrase

To get or receive something, often unexpectedly or quickly.

She threw the ball and he managed to catch it.
Visual representation of "catch it" - To get or receive something, often unexpectedly or quickly.

Often appears as...

  • catch it quickly
  • catch it unexpectedly
verb phrase

To understand or hear something correctly.

The teacher spoke rapidly and I didn't catch it all.
Visual representation of "catch it" - To understand or hear something correctly.

Often appears as...

  • didn't catch it
  • couldn't catch it
verb phrase

To become infected with or develop an illness or disease.

If you're not properly dressed in this weather, you'll catch it.
Visual representation of "catch it" - To become infected with or develop an illness or disease.

Often appears as...

  • catch it from someone
  • catch it if not careful
verb phrase

To receive punishment or criticism.

If we don't finish this on time, we're going to catch it from the boss.
Visual representation of "catch it" - To receive punishment or criticism.

Often appears as...

  • catch it from someone
  • going to catch it

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Quick Action

Implies urgent or reflexive action to grab or obtain something.

Illustration for Quick Action
The moment he tossed me the keys, I had to catch it fast.
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Unplanned Gain

Used when something is received without prior planning.

Illustration for Unplanned Gain
I walked by the giveaway and managed to catch it, a free t-shirt!
Visual representation of the word "Catch it"

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