catch a body
to kill, to murder
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The dangerous criminal is known to catch a body.”
“In the gritty crime novel, the protagonist warns his rival that he is not afraid to catch a body if pushed too far.”
“The ruthless gang leader boasted of his dark history, claiming he had caught a body in every city he visited during his rise to power.”
The term is formed by analogy with the preexisting phrases catch a case and catch a stray.
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body blow
A serious setback; a traumatizing event which prevents or hinders continuation of an activity.
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body English
A body motion made to coax an object already propelled to go in a desired direction.
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catch a break
To experience the minimal amount of good luck or a favorable outcome.
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catch a case
To be infected with a disease; used with of.
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catch a cold
To contract a cold.
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catch a date
Of a prostitute, to secure a client who is willing to pay for services.
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catch a fade
To get knocked out (struck and rendered unconscious).
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catch a falling knife
To buy a financial instrument whose price is falling rapidly.
Last updated August 10, 2026