catch some rays
To sunbathe.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I want to go outside and catch some rays.”
“We spent the entire afternoon at the beach trying to catch some rays before the clouds rolled in.”
“After a long and dreary winter, the tourists flocked to the coast, eager to catch some rays and finally feel the warmth of the sun.”
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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