- play catch-up
- try to score the number of goals the opponent has scored, catch up, too little too late
They scored four goals in the first period, and we were playing catch-up for the rest of the game.
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play catch-up
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play catch-up — phrase to try to make as much progress as someone or something that you are competing with All her opponents are now playing catch up. Thesaurus: to make progress, or to achieve somethingsynonym Main entry: catch up * * * 1) fall behind… … Useful english dictionary
play catch up — ► to try to be as successful as other people, companies, etc.: »The firm has adapted quickly to changes in the global market, leaving its rivals to play catch up. Main Entry: ↑play … Financial and business terms
play catch-up — idi+inf play catch up, to attempt to overtake a competitor or opponent … From formal English to slang
play catch-up — N. Amer. try to equal a competitor in a sport or game. → catch … English new terms dictionary
play catch-up — to try to make as much progress as someone or something that you are competing with All her opponents are now playing catch up … English dictionary
play catch-up — verb in a losing scenario, to take risks in an attempt to regain the lead. See also play the percentages … Wiktionary
catch-up — [kach′up΄] adj. of or having to do with catching up ☆ play catch up ball or play catch up to try to equal or surpass one s opponent in competition, as a ballgame, in which one is behind … English World dictionary
play — [plā] vi. [ME plein < OE plegan, to play, be active] 1. to move lightly, rapidly, or erratically; flutter [sunlight playing on the waves] 2. to amuse oneself, as by taking part in a game or sport; engage in recreation 3. to take active part in … English World dictionary
Catch Me If You Can (musical) — Catch Me If You Can is a work in progress musical adaptation of the 2002 film of the same name, with a book by Terrence McNally, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and choreography by Jerry Mitchell. The musical had a reading in… … Wikipedia
catch-up — catch′ up adj. cvb intended to keep up with or surpass a norm or competitor: catch up pay raises[/ex] • play catch up Etymology: 1835–45, amer … From formal English to slang
