caught a break

A form of catch a break — To experience the minimal amount of good luck or a favorable outcome.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of catch a break
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APA

caught a break. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/caught%20a%20break

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“caught a break.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/caught%20a%20break. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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