catch a break

phrase

US
: to have some good luck
I just can't seem to catch a break.
If we can catch a break with the goalkeeping, we might just win the championship.

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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon GE Aerospace YTD GE Aerospace delivered a strong third quarter last week but still couldn't catch a break. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 The Red Raiders caught a break in the third quarter after safety Peyton Morgan intercepted French’s deflected pass and returned it 53 yards for a touchdown. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Sure, his characters could catch a break once in a while, but where’s the fun in that? — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Along the way, many are hoping to catch a break, and maybe even enjoy themselves a little. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catch a break

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“Catch a break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20a%20break. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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