Phrasal Verbs

catch on (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb catch on (1)

Meaning

If something catches on, it becomes popular.

For example

  • catch on Mobile phones took a while to catch on, but now everybody's got one.

  • be catching on More and more people are learning how to meditate. It's really catching on.

Quick Quiz

The new hairstyle really caught on among teenagers after they saw it being worn by

a. their parents

b. their teachers

c. their favourite pop stars
a) their parents b) their teachers c) their favourite pop stars

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