Catch me later Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkætʃ/ /ˈmi/ /ˈɫeɪtɝ

KATCH-mee-LAY-ter

UK

kˈætʃ/ /mˈiː/ /lˈeɪtɐ

KATCH-mee-LAY-tuh

Definition

Said when you are busy or unavailable, and want someone to talk to you or meet you at a later time instead.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, usually spoken with friends or coworkers. Common in offices or casual settings. Not appropriate for formal or written communication. Similar phrases: 'talk to me later', 'find me later'. Often used to politely ask for time to finish something.

• Spanish: háblame después - búscame más tarde
• Portuguese (BR): fala comigo depois - me procura mais tarde
• Portuguese (PT): fala comigo depois - apanha-me mais tarde
• Chinese (Simplified): 等会儿找我 - 之后再找我
• Chinese (Traditional): 等會兒找我 - 之後再找我
• Hindi: बाद में मिलना
• Arabic: قابلني لاحقاً - تحدث معي لاحقاً
• Bengali: পরে দেখা করো - পরে কথা বলো
• Russian: поговорим позже - найди меня позже
• Japanese: あとで声かけて - あとで話しかけて
• Vietnamese: gặp tôi sau - nói chuyện với tôi sau
• Korean: 나중에 보자 - 나중에 얘기하자
• Turkish: sonra yakala beni - sonra konuşalım
• Urdu: بعد میں مل لینا - بعد میں بات کرنا
• Indonesian: temui aku nanti - bicara sama aku nanti

Example Sentences

I'm busy now. Catch me later.

basic

Can you catch me later? I'm in a meeting.

basic

If you need help, just catch me later.

basic

Hey, could you catch me later? I'm running late for class.

natural

Sorry, you'll have to catch me later—my phone's about to die.

natural

Let’s talk about it later—just catch me later in the break room.

natural