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    Default Catch

    Hello,

    I would like to know if the verb "catch" is correct when talking about means of transport. For example:

    to catch a train, a bus, a plane, a boat....

    Thank you for your help

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    Default Re: Catch

    Quote Originally Posted by ratóncolorao View Post
    Hello,

    I would like to know if the verb "catch" is correct when talking about means of transport. For example:

    to catch a train, a bus, a plane, a boat....

    Thank you for your help
    Yes! In AmE it is common usage to catch a plane, train, bus, boat, etc.
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    Default Re: Catch

    Where I live (NW England) we generally catch a bus, take a train, book a flight, go by boat.

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