How to pronounce “catch flies”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (idiomatic) To have one's mouth wide open for a prolonged period.
• (theater, informal) Of an actor: to distract the audience by moving or gesturing when the focus should be elsewhere.
• Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see catch,‎ fly.

Practice Nearby Words

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