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Definition

To be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.

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In Context

  • ""You'll catch it, you know," said Tom, nodding his head in an admonitory manner, and hesitating a little as he took the scissors."
  • "a. 1887, George Bernard Shaw, An Unsocial Socialist If they beat us, we shall catch it, and serve us right."
  • "I'll catch it for your mischief in running away. And I'll catch it again when the tutor claps eyes on the handwriting."
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catch as catch can

To use any available means or methods.

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To buy a financial instrument whose price is falling rapidly.
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