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Definition

To be unexpectedly and casually insulted in a seemingly unrelated discussion or argument.

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Origins

From catch (“to be hit by”) + a + stray (“a stray bullet”).

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In Context

  • "Jayda goes at it with Teanna Trump and Lil Baby catches a stray."
  • "Nobody in the history of hip hop catch more strays than Tito Jackson."
  • "nigga caught a stray in his own restaurant 😂😂😂😭😭😭"
  • "Dominican niggas catching so many strays omg. fuck em tho"
  • "The way 1D caught a stray here???"
  • "Florida catching strays from abroad..."
  • "Dad caught a crazy stray"
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Related Idioms

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start a fresh hare

To divert a discussion or argument from its conclusion.

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waste breath

To speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or arg…

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catch some z's

To sleep.

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catch on

To understand; to begin to understand; to realize.

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catch as catch can

To use any available means or methods.

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catch a falling knife

To buy a financial instrument whose price is falling rapidly.
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