a catch to it
a catch to it
A problem, drawback, or hidden detriment to something, often one that is initially concealed as a means of entrapment. I know this sounds like a great job offer, but there's a pretty big catch to it—I'd have to move across the country.
See also: catch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
catch to it
a hidden problem associated with it. It sounds good at first, but there's a catch to it. You have to pay all costs up front.
See also: catch
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- catch to it
- a catch to (something)
- What’s the catch?
- What's the catch?
- talent
- have a hidden talent
- hidden
- starve (someone or something) of (something)
- starve of
- operate