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What does “catch up with (sb)” mean?
Meaning, example sentences and a quick practice question.
B2
To meet or talk with sb after a while
“I caught up with an old friend yesterday.”
From the B2 lesson Switching Off (downtime and balance).
B2
To meet or talk with someone after a while and share news
“Let's catch up with each other soon.”
From the B2 lesson Staying in Touch (keeping in touch).
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What does “catch up with (sb)” mean?
Teaching this phrase?“catch up with (sb)” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 1 (Life, People and Places) and B2 Pack 4 (Communication, Decisions and Habits).
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