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- catch a bus to get on a bus in time so you can travel somewhere
- catch a cold to become ill with a common cold
- catch a fish to capture a fish, usually by fishing with a rod, net, or trap
- catch a flight to get on an airplane in time for its departure
- catch a plane to get on an airplane in time for departure; to take a flight
- catch a taxi to get a taxi (by hailing one or taking one that is available) in order to travel somewhere
- catch a thief to capture or stop a person who is stealing, often by the police or by someone who discovers the theft
- catch a train to arrive in time to get on a train before it leaves
- catch fire to start burning; to ignite
- catch someone's eye to attract someone's attention, usually because something is noticeable or interesting
- change the subject to start talking about a different topic, often to avoid an uncomfortable or unwanted one
- change trains to get off one train and get on another train to continue a journey
- change your mind to decide differently; to reverse a decision or opinion
- check in to arrive and register your presence (especially at a hotel or airport), or to report your status
- check out to look at something because it is interesting; or to leave a hotel and pay your bill
- check your phone to look at your phone for messages, calls, notifications, or information
- clear answer an answer that is easy to understand and not confusing or ambiguous
- clear explanation an explanation that is easy to understand and not confusing
- clear the table to remove used dishes, food, and other items from a table after eating
- clearly explain to explain something in an easy-to-understand way, without confusion