What does 'Catch someone on the hop' mean?
-
If you catch someone on the hop, you do something when they are not expecting it and are not ready.
- Category: General
Idioms similar to 'Catch someone on the hop'
All idioms have been editorially reviewed, and submitted idioms may have been edited for correctness and completeness.
Idiom eBooks from UsingEnglish.com
Buy our lists of British English, American English and Animal idioms in PDF format. They're perfect to use offline for reference or for use in class!
See also:
- View examples in Google: Catch someone on the hop
- Discussion Forum: English Idioms and Sayings
- Idiom Definition
- Idiom Quizzes