catch it
phrase
: to incur blame, reprimand, or punishment
He'll really catch it from the boss if he's late again.
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“Catch it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20it. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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