English / phrasal verb
Catch at
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To eagerly try to grasp or seize an opportunity, hope, or physical support
In context
01
In times of deep adversity, an optimist will catch at any faint glimmer of hope.
02
He decided to catch at the unexpected chance to mentor young scientists before he retired.
Synonyms
Grasp at,clutch at,snatch at
Antonyms
Let go,discard,release
Collocations
Catch at straws,catch at an opportunity,catch at the offer