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to catch hands
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to get punched or physically attacked, usually in a fight or as a threat
Slang
What does "to catch hands" mean in street slang?
The structure combines "catch" (to receive or be on the receiving end of) with "hands" (slang for punches), forming a verb phrase that describes getting hit or beaten up in a fight. It is used to describe losing a physical confrontation, often as a result of provoking someone or refusing to back down from a challenge. People typically say someone "caught hands" when they were punched repeatedly or lost badly, such as "He talked all that trash and then caught hands."
Examples
Do you really want to catch hands?
