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Meaning of catch flies | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To have one's mouth wide open for a prolonged period.
idiomatic
Of an actor: to distract the audience by moving or gesturing when the focus should be elsewhere.
informal
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see catch, fly.

Examples

“You'd better close your mouth; are you trying to catch flies?”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

catch hands catch heat catch hell catch hold catch in 4K catch in possession