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to catch a case
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to be charged with or arrested for a crime
Slang
What does "to catch a case" mean in street slang?
The structure combines "catch" with "a case" (a legal case or criminal charge), forming a verb phrase that describes becoming entangled with the justice system. It is used to describe being charged with or arrested for a crime, often unexpectedly or as a result of getting caught during an illegal act. People typically say someone "caught a case" when they are facing legal trouble, such as "He caught a case after that traffic stop" or "Don't ride dirty unless you want to catch a case."
Examples
He's trying to lay low so he does n't catch another case.
