For retirement celebrations, I've seen numerous references to catching or a catch. Like, Join us in catching Mike and celebrating his retirement. and "who's got the big catch?" Where does that "catch" reference come from and what does it mean?
2007-06-26 02:56:42 · 4 answers · asked by dannie254 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Surpise, stop, snag, grab all pretty much the same thing. Now if the "girls" and I were having our little get together and someone said, "who's got the big catch"? We would refer to Millie who just married a 88 year old retired Lawyer.
2007-06-26 21:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by Conrey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard this phrase used. Usually when the word catch is used, it means happen upon by surprise, or it can mean that you grab something, as in catch a ball. It probably refers to the surprise that they are planning.
The only reference I could find on the internet was in reference to seniors who need to "catch-up" on their retirement savings. I don't think that is it.
2007-06-26 17:03:31 · answer #2 · answered by Yarnlady_needsyarn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haven't a clue, unless the word is being used as "surprise party."
2007-06-26 12:38:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means a free meal that say you money if your on a budget
2007-06-28 20:26:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋