B1 Expression Informal

What's the catch?

What's the hidden problem?

Practice it

Meaning

Asks about a hidden difficulty or disadvantage in an appealing offer.

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Cultural Background

In American culture, 'What's the catch?' is a standard response to telemarketing or 'too good to be true' sales pitches.

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Tone matters

Say it with a slightly skeptical tone to sound natural.

Meaning

Asks about a hidden difficulty or disadvantage in an appealing offer.

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Tone matters

Say it with a slightly skeptical tone to sound natural.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

The offer sounds amazing, but I'm worried. ___________?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: What's the catch?

The phrase is used to ask about hidden disadvantages.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

The offer sounds amazing, but I'm worried. ___________?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: What's the catch?

The phrase is used to ask about hidden disadvantages.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a very casual relationship. Otherwise, use 'Could you explain the terms?'

Related Phrases

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Fine print

builds on

The hidden conditions in a contract.

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