catch it

The phrase 'catch it' is commonly used in informal contexts and can have multiple meanings based on the scenario.

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Definition

B2Everyday Conversation

(informal)To receive punishment or scolding, often from someone in authority.

Example

He'll catch it from his mother for tearing his good trousers again.

B2Health

(informal)To contract an illness or disease.

Example

If you don't dress warmly, you'll catch it.

B2Understanding

(informal)To suddenly understand or perceive something.

Example

It took him a moment, but he finally caught it.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "catch it":

catch step catch out catch on catch the sun catch a cold catch a case catch a wave catch and release get it catch the bus catch up catch flies catch of the day caught on the hop cum catcher hit it catch a falling knife take a grab fish up pick up take it take the bait pick up on caught behind catch one's breath