'Catch someone on the hop' Meaning
What does the saying 'Catch someone on the hop' mean?
Meaning:
If you catch someone on the hop, you do something when they are not expecting it and are not ready.
Contributor: Richard Flynn
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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