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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.

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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.

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catch it

Also, get it. Receive a punishment or scolding, as in If I forget anything on the shopping list, I'll catch it, or I'm really going to get it when I turn in my paper late. [Colloquial; early 1800s]

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catch it

Informal

To receive a punishment or scolding.

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