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catch it

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catch it
to get into trouble and receive punishment. I know I'm going to catch it for denting mom's car when I get home. Bob hit Billy in the face. He really caught it from the teacher for that.
See also: catch

you'll catch it  (British informal)
something that you say in order to tell someone they will be punished for something bad they have done You'll catch it if dad sees you smoking.
See also: catch


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