Skip to main content

I didn't catch that

Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.

3 July 2026

I didn't catch that

We use this expression when we want another speaker to repeat something because we didn't hear it the first time.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

The address is 27 Oakfield Road, Clifton, Bristol.

Sorry, I didn't catch that. What's the road name again?

Oakfield. O-A-K-F-I-E-L-D

Example 2

Everyone, open your books at page 178.

Sorry, I didn't catch that.

I said page 178.

Find more phrases

Previous Day
Next Day
Today's Phrase
Apr2026
18