![]() ![]() For a line to be a catch phrase, it should be always the same, and not just catchy. You can even feel free to leave a comment with a situation and what you might say, and I’ll respond giving you my thoughts.An expression or battle cry used by a character. It’s not always easy to use slang and idioms when you’re learning a language, but it’s good to try! See if you can find a way to use some of these phrases and idioms in your own life. Meaning: one who arrives first has the best chance at successĮxample: “How did you get tickets for the concert? It sold out in 5 minutes!” It’s beautiful!” The early bird catches the worm. Meaning: to be noticed by someone to attract someone’s attentionĮxample: “I was looking for a gift for my mom, and this tea set really caught my eye. “No! He totally caught me off guard! I had no idea!” to catch someone’s eye Meaning: to surprise someone in a way that makes them confusedĮxample: “Did you have any idea he was going to propose?” Meaning: to discover someone while they are doing something bad/wrongĮxample: “The boys were caught red-handed spray painting the walls at school.” to catch someone off guard “Well, you need to attend a time-share meeting for half a day and win a raffle at the end…” to catch someone red-handed Meaning: a question following something that sounds too good to be true, because you think there is a conditionĮxample: “Wow! Do you see that? They’re giving away a free trip to Hawaii!” Could you please repeat that?” What’s the catch? ![]() Meaning: I beg your pardon I didn’t understandĮxample: “Sorry it’s really noisy in here. It’s a real catch-22.” Sorry, I didn’t catch that. In order to get experience, I need a job. Meaning: a dilemma or difficult situation from which there is no escape also the title of a novel by Joseph HellerĮxample: “I need to get a job, but I don’t have enough experience. He’s a catch!” catch a coldĮxample: “It’s freezing out there! Put on your hat and gloves or you’ll catch a cold.” catch-22 Meaning: someone is good to have a relationship with or marry because they’re attractive, smart, rich, etc.Įxample: “He’s a lawyer and he’s handsome? You should definitely date him. “It’s mahi-mahi, and it’s delicious!” she’s/he’s a catch Meaning: the fish offered on a particular day at a restaurantĮxample: “What’s the catch of the day today?” I’m going to catch some z’s.” catch of the day ![]() Meaning: get some sleep (in comics, a bubble showing “zzz” usually appears above someone sleeping)Įxample: “It’s been a long day. Meaning: to wait and rest for a moment after you’ve been very activeĮxample: “Wow this hike is difficult! I need to stop for a minute to catch my breath.” catch some z’s I really hope she can catch a break one of these days.” catch your breath Meaning: to obtain or receive a lucky opportunityĮxample: “She’s been working so hard to get into acting. Meaning: an informal way of saying goodbyeĮxample: “I gotta go. “I wonder if American football will ever catch on in the UK.” catch you later Meaning: understand what is meant or how to do something to become popularĮxample: “He didn’t catch on at first, be he understood eventually.” “It’s been so long since we got together. Meaning: to do something you didn’t have time for earlier to discuss what has happened since the last time you metĮxample: “I was busy traveling all week, so I need to catch up on the news.” “Will the United States ever catch up with Japan in high-speed trains?” catch up (with someone or something) Meaning: to go faster so you can reach someone/something ahead of you to improve to reach the same standard as someone/somethingĮxample: “Let’s walk a little faster so we can catch up with them.” ![]()
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