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Catch Quotes

From a caught ball to a caught headline.

This page moves between literal and figurative catching, opening with a plain description of a baseball exchange before turning to the appeal of memorable catch phrases and a pointed question about what laws are really designed to capture. It shows how one simple verb stretches across very different contexts. See related plays on words in Catch Phrase quotes.

Any given Sunday you'll catch me rapping and joking.

Quotes by Adrien Broner

An open-minded person running a business might catch a problem faster than a closed-minded person. And when they identify a problem, they can fix it much faster.

Quotes by Adeo Ressi

I don't know if you can catch my vibe, but I'm a pretty laid-back guy.

Quotes by Adam Pally

I don't compare 'em, I just catch 'em.

Quotes by Willie Mays

Catch Phrase Quotes

They throw the ball, I hit it. They hit the ball, I catch it.

Quotes by Willie Mays

Wouldn't it be better to have a watertight law designed to catch the guilty, rather than a press release law designed to catch the headlines?

Quotes by William Hague

People have a good time with all the catch phrases.

Quotes by Verne Troyer

The best time to catch tribal jargon is when it's not looking.

Quotes by Susie Dent

Eagles rarely fail to catch their prey. They usually kill it quickly by breaking its neck with their powerful claws.

Quotes by Stephen Kinzer

Catch-22 Quotes

Catch, then, O catch the transient hour; Improve each moment as it flies!

Quotes by St. Jerome

When not shooting, I love to catch up on my sleep.

Quotes by Siddharth Shukla

What's the deal with Johnny Damon? He can't hit. He can't catch. He can't throw. He's sort of the five-tool guy... without any of the tools!

Quotes by Sherrod Brown

Having grown up in different countries - Jamaica, Italy, U.K. - I catch the accents quite easily. In the U.S., they don't know where I am from!

Quotes by Sarita Choudhury

I'll watch CNN in the mornings to catch up on what's going on. On the weekends, I get the Sunday edition of 'The New York Times.'

Quotes by Sam Trammell

Catcher Quotes

Names were not so much dropped as thrown in a perpetual game of catch.

Quotes by Robert Morley

Dynamic typing is not necessarily good. You get static errors at run time, which you really should be able to catch at compile time.

Quotes by Rob Pike

I've been cast as myself so many times, I guess I should catch on and figure out if it's a compliment.

Quotes by Richard Belzer

I like to get where the cabbage is cooking and catch the scents.

Quotes by Red Smith

When I'm in London I always travel by public transport - I catch the Tube and the Heathrow Express.

Quotes by Rajeev Suri

Catching Quotes

I think baseball - the baseball genre - is this mitt, to use a double pun there, to catch a whole bunch of themes.

Quotes by Rachel Griffiths

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this catch quotes page cover?
It moves between literal and figurative catching, from a plain baseball exchange to the appeal of memorable catch phrases and a pointed question about what laws should really target.
Why do people search for catch quotes?
The word catch applies across sport, language and law, and readers often enjoy seeing how one simple verb stretches across such different contexts.
Is there a sports quote in this collection?
Yes, one entry offers a straightforward description of a baseball exchange, framing catching as a basic part of the game.
Do any quotes touch on law or policy?
Yes, one reflection questions whether a law is designed to catch genuine wrongdoing or simply to catch attention through headlines.
What related pages might interest me?
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