Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catch-a-cab
phrase
/kæʧ ə kæb/
Definition
To obtain or hail a taxi for transportation.
Examples
- After the concert, we had to catch-a-cab to get home.
- It was raining heavily, so we decided to catch-a-cab instead of walking.
Meaning
The phrase ‘catch-a-cab’ refers to the action of getting a taxi, usually by signaling one that is passing by or waiting at a taxi stand.
Synonyms
- hail a taxi
- get a taxi
- flag down a cab
