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Definition of catch a break
catch a break
verb
- to get some amount of respite.
Citation from "Chapter 4", Eastbound & Down (TV), Season 1 Episode 4 (2009) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Jan 05 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 05 2013.
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| Definitions include: an ugly face. | |
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| Definitions include: a demanding superior. | |
| Definitions include: "breaking and entering". | |
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| Definitions include: to leave a place to go somewhere else. | |
| Definitions include: a statement of "Good luck," in situations where wishes of "Good luck" is considered bad luck, such as in theatre. | |
| Definitions include: to hurry. | |
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| Definitions include: to have sex with someone. | |
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| Definitions include: to empty one's pockets of all possessions. | |
| Definitions include: to bring out. | |
Other terms relating to 'catch': | |
| Definitions include: to see. | |
| Definitions include: to acquire a buzz by smoking marijuana; "get stoned". | |
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| Definitions include: to tag, or write graffiti somewhere. | |
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| Definitions include: a person who catches. | |
| Definitions include: to receive criticism. | |
| Definitions include: To receive criticism. | |
| Definitions include: run fast | |
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| Definitions include: to become aware of underhanded dealings. | |
| Definitions include: to understand. | |
| Definitions include: to receive one's beating. | |
| Definitions include: get some sunshine. | |
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