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Collocations with CATCH<\/h1>\n

Collocations with catch show up often in daily English and have meanings that go beyond simply holding something. The verb catch<\/em> is also used to talk about getting on transport, becoming sick, noticing something quickly, or being surprised.<\/p>\n

Catch a bus<\/h2>\n

To get on a bus before it leaves.<\/p>\n

I need to catch a bus<\/b> to work at 8 a.m.<\/div>\n
She ran fast to catch a bus<\/b>.<\/div>\n

Catch a ball<\/h2>\n

To stop and hold a ball that is thrown to you.<\/p>\n

He caught a ball<\/b> with one hand.<\/div>\n
Can you catch a ball<\/b> like that?<\/div>\n

Catch on fire<\/h2>\n

To start burning.<\/p>\n

The paper caught on fire<\/b> quickly.<\/div>\n
Be careful, the oil can catch on fire<\/b>.<\/div>\n

Catch a cold<\/h2>\n

To become sick with a cold.<\/p>\n

I caught a cold<\/b> last week.<\/div>\n
He often catches a cold<\/b> in winter.<\/div>\n

Catch the flu<\/h2>\n

To become sick with the flu.<\/p>\n

She caught the flu<\/b> and stayed home.<\/div>\n
Many people catch the flu<\/b> every year.<\/div>\n

Catch a ride<\/h2>\n

To get a lift in someone else\u2019s vehicle.<\/p>\n

I caught a ride<\/b> with my friend.<\/div>\n
He caught a ride<\/b> to school this morning.<\/div>\n

Catch a glimpse<\/h2>\n

To see something for a very short time.<\/p>\n

I caught a glimpse<\/b> of her in the crowd.<\/div>\n
We caught a glimpse<\/b> of the mountains.<\/div>\n

Catch by surprise<\/h2>\n

To surprise someone because they are not ready.<\/p>\n

The question caught him by surprise<\/b>.<\/div>\n
The rain caught us by surprise<\/b>.<\/div>\n
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