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Meaning of catch as catch can | Babel Free

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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