catch heat
To get into trouble with somebody; to be scolded or chastised.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I will catch heat if I arrive late again.”
“The manager caught heat from the board of directors after the project failed to meet its deadline.”
“The politician knew he would catch heat from the press for his controversial remarks, yet he refused to retract them.”
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catch a body
to kill, to murder
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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.
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catch a packet
To be fired upon.
Last updated August 10, 2026