Catch Phrasal Verbs

To reach the same position, level, standard, or speed as someone or something that was ahead Đuổi kịp, bắt kịp ai đó hoặc cái gì đó về khoảng cách, trình độ, hoặc tiêu chuẩn ⚙️ Structure / Cấu trúc catch up to + somebody/something She ran faster to catch up to her friends ahead.

To discover that someone is lying, making a mistake, or being dishonest; or to trap/surprise someone in an unexpected or difficult situation.

To surprise someone when they are unprepared, or to cause someone to lose balance (most frequently used in phrases like 'catch off guard' or 'catch off balance').

To become snagged, hooked, or entangled in a piece of machinery, object, or structure; to engage or mesh with something.

To trap, entangle, or snag something in a object or mechanism, or to be unexpectedly involved in an unpleasant situation.

To reach down and catch something that is falling, thrown downward, or located at a lower level.

To suppress or hold back a sudden emotion, voice, sigh, or breath; or informally, to contact/call someone back.

To see, meet, or run into someone casually; or used in informal speech as a farewell phrase ('catch you around') meaning to meet again soon.

To become popular, fashionable, or widely accepted among a specific group of people.

To start burning; or (figuratively) to become very popular, enthusiastic, or successful quickly.

To see someone or something suddenly, unexpectedly, or for a very short moment.

To seize, grab, or take a firm grip on someone or something.

To surprise someone by doing or saying something when they are not expecting it or are unprepared.

To understand, realize, or comprehend something, especially after some time, difficulty, or delay.

To understand, comprehend, or realize something, especially after some time or delay.

To try to grab or seize something quickly or desperately; to eagerly grasp an opportunity or hope.

To do something that you did not have time to do earlier, or to learn the latest news or information about something.

To show that someone is lying or making a mistake, often by asking clever questions; or to place someone in a difficult or unexpected situation.

To become popular or fashionable; or to understand or realize something, especially after a short time or delay.

To reach the same level, standard, or position as someone ahead of you; to meet or talk with someone to get their latest news; or to start to suffer the bad effects of past actions.

To reach the same level, speed, or standard as someone or something; to learn about recent news or events; or to do work/tasks that were delayed.