You won't catch me...

30th June 2024

We use this expression to talk about an activity that other people do and to say that we never do this activity and we don’t approve of it.

IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: You won't catch me...

Usage

Written:

Spoken:

Yes

Formal:

Informal:

Yes

Example 1

I don’t understand why some students miss the start of every lesson.

Yes I agree. You won’t catch me coming to class late.

Example 2

What do you think of the new UK fashion of men wearing shorts all the time?

I think it’s crazy, especially in winter.

Me too. You won’t catch me wearing shorts in winter !