Id | ESLPod_1256_WE_2182 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1256 |
Episode Title | Describing Fast and Slow Speech |
Phrase | to catch |
Text | The verb "to catch," in this podcast, means to understand or recognize something, especially referring to something that is presented, shared, or made available very quickly: "The secretary had to listen to the recording several times before she could catch all the words." The phrase "to catch (someone)" means to see someone do something wrong or in secret: "What would happen if your parents caught you smoking?" The phrase "to catch (something) from (someone)" means to get sick from being around someone else who is sick: "Preschoolers often catch colds from their friends." Finally, the phrase "to catch a (train/bus/plane/cab)" means to arrive on time to use a type of transportation: "If we hurry, I think we can still catch the 5:30 bus to the theater." |
Topics | About You | Business |
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