catch as catch can

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To use any available means or methods.

idiomatic, imperative, no-past, participle, past

Examples

“Which being done, the Women run ⟳ in the dark to catch ⟳ as catch ⟳ can; and whatever Lot they light ⟳ on,[…]”

CEFR level

C2

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

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See also

catch big air catch dust catch feelings catch fire catch flies catch hands

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