I want to go outside and catch some rays.
catch some rays
idiomTo sunbathe.
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 April 17, 2026