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| cat's ass |
(See the cat's ass)
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| cat's meow |
(See the cat's meow)
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| cat's out of the bag |
(See the cat's out of the bag)
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| catcall |
shouting disapproval or insults, heckling
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The catcalls from the audience caused the speaker to pause.
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| catch 22 |
the cause is the effect and the effect is the cause
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It was catch 22. I needed my glasses to find my glasses.
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| catch a buzz |
begin to feel intoxicated, begin to feel natural high
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This is strong beer. You catch a buzz from drinking one bottle!
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| catch a cold (catch cold) |
be sick with a cold, come down with a cold
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I caught a cold while we were in Vancouver.
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| catch a glimpse |
see for only a second, visible for a brief time
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I caught a glimpse of Sue at the mall, but she didn't see me.
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| catch a plane/bus/train |
go to the airport and get on the plane
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After the meeting, you can catch the plane to Toronto.
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| catch a ride |
ride with someone who has a vehicle, get a lift
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When I go to church, I catch a ride with my neighbor Lila.
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