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catch strays
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(Expression) To become a target of criticism or insults in an argument one is not directly involved in, or in a situation that has nothing to do with one. Short for "catch stray bullets," metaphorically.Usage: She's catching strays every time she posts because her father is an asshole.
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catch a buzz
catch a cold
catch a sixty-nine
catch an oyster
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catch colt
catch lightning in a bottle
catch more flies with honey than vinegar
catch on
catch on fire
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catch someone's eye
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catch-fart
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catching a case of whackinitis
CATD
CATE
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catechism
catecholamines
CATEF
categorization
categorize