If you break that vase, you will catch hell from your mother.
catch hell
idiomTo be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.
He knew he would catch hell for missing the deadline, so he stayed late to finish the report.
The junior officer realized he would catch hell from his superiors once they discovered the unauthorized changes he made to the mission plan.
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all hell breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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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.