CATCH: idioms +

catch a cold
Phrase develop a mild sickness involving the nose and throat
caught a cold
We're all staying home because everyone has caught a cold.
catch a glimpse of
Verb get a brief or quick view of
catch a glimpse of
Catch a glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome, two thousand years ago.
catch a wave
Phrase ride on a surfboard along a swell of water that is curling over and breaks near the shore
catching monster waves
What fun catching monster waves in Hawaii!
catch fire
Phrase become the subject of great interest and widespread enthusiasm
caught fire
This new game has really caught fire! All my friends are playing it.
catch one's breath
Phrase rest so as to be able to continue an activity
catch my breath
You guys go ahead, I need to catch my breath.
catch some rays
Phrase lie or sit outside in the sun
catch some rays
That looks like a good spot for the sea lion to catch some rays!
catch some Zs
Phrase get some sleep
catching some Zs
This cat is catching some Zs in a very awkward position!
catch someone's eye
Phrase draw someone's attention
caught his eye
This boy is looking down into a drain. I wonder what has caught his eye?
catch the light
Phrase shine or reflect small flashes of light
catches the light
What a great picture! See how each drop catches the light?
catch wind of
Phrase hear or learn about something, especially something meant to be secret
catch wind of
I hope my parents don't catch wind of the fact that I nap in class.
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