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catch feelings

idiom
Meaning

To suddenly begin to feel romantic attraction (towards).


Examples
SIMPLE

I did not mean to catch feelings for my best friend.

CONTEXTUAL

We agreed to keep things casual, but I think I am starting to catch feelings for him.

COMPLEX

Despite her firm resolve to remain emotionally detached, she found herself unexpectedly catching feelings for the stranger she met at the gallery.

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Last updated April 17, 2026