catch sight of
to see for a brief period; to get a glimpse of
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I caught sight of a rare bird in the garden.”
“We waited for hours in the dark, hoping to catch sight of the deer near the forest edge.”
“As the thick morning fog finally began to lift, the sailors caught sight of the distant lighthouse guiding them safely toward the harbor.”
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can't stand the sight of
To hate vehemently; to really despise.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026