catch some rays

catch some rays and bag some rays

Fig. to get some sunshine; to tan in the sun. We wanted to catch some rays, but the sun never came out the whole time we were there. I went to Hawaii to bag some rays.

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catch some rays  (informal) also catch a few rays (informal)

to lie or sit outside in the sun I thought I'd take my lunch outside and catch a few rays.

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catch some rays (slang) also catch a few rays

to lie or sit outside in the sun This summer, there are plenty of festivals and outdoor concerts where you can catch some rays while enjoying the music.

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