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Catch
lotteryIn lottery games, a "catch" refers to matching a drawn number with a number on your ticket. The more numbers you "catch," the larger the prize. In some contexts, particularly in older gambling slang, "catch" can also mean to win a large sum of money unexpectedly.
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- 1In lottery games, a "catch" refers to matching a drawn number with a number on your ticket. The more
Catch
In lottery games, a "catch" refers to matching a drawn number with a number on your ticket. The more numbers you "catch," the larger the prize. In some contexts, particularly in older gambling slang, "catch" can also mean to win a large sum of money unexpectedly.
Example
I was thrilled to "catch" five out of six numbers on my lottery ticket, winning a significant prize.