Catch (one) at a bad time In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "catch (one) at a bad time", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-08-15 05:08

Meaning of Catch (one) at a bad time

Catch (one) at a bad time verb phrase

To interact with someone at an unsuitable time for them.

You're not wrong! You just happened to catch her at a bad time.

You really catch me at a bad time. Don't you see I'm so busy right now?

Other phrases about:

To Catch Someone at a Bad Time
To try to communicate or interact with someone at an inconvenient time for them
uncalled for

If a remark or action is uncalled-for, it is not fair, suitable, or deserved.

pull an attitude (with one)

To behave impertinently, disrespectfully, or arrogantly (toward one).

look like a saddle on a sow

To look absolutely ridiculous and out of place

strike a false note

To convey or give the feeling that something is improper, dishonest, or deceptive.

Grammar and Usage of Catch (one) at a bad time

Verb Forms

  • catches (one) at a bad time
  • catching (one) at a bad time
  • caught (one) at a bad time

The verb "catch" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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