Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catch-a-bus
verb phrase
kæʧ ə bʌs
Definition
To board or get on a bus before it leaves.
Examples
- Make sure to leave early so you can catch-a-bus to the city.
- If you hurry, you can still catch-a-bus to the next town.
- He was late to the meeting because he missed the chance to catch-a-bus.
Meaning
The phrase ‘catch-a-bus’ refers to the act of successfully getting on a bus in order to travel to a destination. It can imply a sense of urgency or timing, as one must arrive at the bus stop before the bus departs.
Synonyms
- board a bus
- get on a bus
- take a bus
