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catch hell

idiom

To be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.


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  1. 01

    all hell breaks loose

    The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

  2. 02

    catch a body

    to kill, to murder

  3. 03

    catch a break

    To experience the minimal amount of good luck or a favorable outcome.

  4. 04

    catch a case

    To be infected with a disease; used with of.

  5. 05

    catch a cold

    To contract a cold.

  6. 06

    catch a date

    Of a prostitute, to secure a client who is willing to pay for services.

  7. 07

    catch a fade

    To get knocked out (struck and rendered unconscious).

  8. 08

    catch a falling knife

    To buy a financial instrument whose price is falling rapidly.

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