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Spinyman Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

What does it mean?

Hello.

Could that phrase "We caught a break with that guy that robbed the store" mean that person saying that possess some information on the thief?

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Hi, Could that phrase "We caught a break with that guy that robbed the store" mean that person saying that possess some information on the thief? Yes. Catch a break = have some luck eg Maybe the thief dropped his wallet, with his driving licence.

— Clive

  • Hi, Could that phrase "We caught a break with that guy that robbed the store" mean that person saying that possess some information on the thief?
  • Yes.
  • Catch a break = have some luck eg Maybe the thief dropped his wallet, with his driving licence.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Could that phrase "We caught a break with that guy that robbed the store" mean that person saying that possess some information on the thief?

Yes. Catch a break = have some luck

eg Maybe the thief dropped his wallet, with his driving licence.

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