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Meaning of catch a falling knife | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To buy a financial instrument whose price is falling rapidly.
idiomatic
To buy a financial instrument with the unconfirmed assumption that its price will reverse.
idiomatic

Examples

“Buying that stock now would be catching a falling knife. Wait until you see capitulation.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

catch a packet catch a ride catch a square catch a stray catch a Tartar catch a wave