Catch some rays Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkætʃ/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈɹeɪz

KATCH sum RAYZ

UK

kˈætʃ/ /sˈʌm/ /ɹˈeɪz

KATCH sum RAYZ

Definition

To spend time outside in the sun, usually to relax or tan.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used in relaxed situations like going to the beach or park. 'Catch some rays' means sunbathing, not literally catching anything. Commonly used with plans or invitations ("Let's catch some rays!").

• Spanish: tomar el sol
• Portuguese (BR): pegar um bronze - tomar sol
• Portuguese (PT): apanhar sol
• Chinese (Simplified): 晒太阳
• Chinese (Traditional): 曬太陽
• Hindi: धूप सेंकना
• Arabic: الاستمتاع بأشعة الشمس
• Bengali: রোদে বসা - রোদ পোহানো
• Russian: позагорать - понежиться на солнце
• Japanese: 日光浴をする
• Vietnamese: tắm nắng
• Korean: 일광욕을 하다
• Turkish: güneşlenmek
• Urdu: دھوپ سینکنا
• Indonesian: berjemur

Example Sentences

Let's go to the beach and catch some rays.

basic

I love to catch some rays in the afternoon.

basic

We brought towels to catch some rays at the park.

basic

After a long winter, everyone wants to catch some rays.

natural

I'm just going to sit outside and catch some rays.

natural

Wanna join me to catch some rays this weekend?

natural