Catch — 2

to catch 40 winks = to have a quick nap

I’ve had a good dinner, now I’d like to catch 40 winks.

To Catch 40 Winks

 

The early bird catches the worm = If you wake up and get to work early, you will succeed

Early Bird

 

to catch somebody on the hop = to catch somebody off guard (застать врасплох)

I admit you caught me on the hop.

To Catch On The Hop

 

to catch a breath = to get your breathing back to normal (восстановить дыхание)

I stopped, caught my breath, and started running again.

To Catch A Breath

 

to catch/clutch at a straw = to try to find a solution in a desperate situation (хвататься за соломинку)

To Catch A Straw

 

Catch Idioms

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