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play catch-up

verb

Meaning

  1. (games) In a losing scenario, to take risks in an attempt to regain the lead.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

come from behind(English)back into(English)retrieve(English)peg back(English)chase(English)play off(English)return(English)make good(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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