Catch/get/grab some rays
verb phrase
To spend time in the sun, often with the purpose of getting a suntan.
Let's go to the beach and catch some rays.

Often appears as...
- catch some rays at the beach
- take time to catch some rays
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To spend time in the sun, often with the purpose of getting a suntan.
Let's go to the beach and catch some rays.

Often appears as...
- catch some rays at the beach
- take time to catch some rays
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1

Casual Expression
Used in informal settings among friends or in casual conversation.

It's such a nice day, I might just get some rays at the park.
Weather Dependent
Only used when it's sunny or when the weather allows for sunbathing.

The weather's great, let's grab some rays!
Summer Activity
Commonly associated with activities during the summer or in sunny vacation spots.

I'm on holiday in Hawaii, planning to catch some rays every day!
Casual Expression
Used in informal settings among friends or in casual conversation.

It's such a nice day, I might just get some rays at the park.
Weather Dependent
Only used when it's sunny or when the weather allows for sunbathing.

The weather's great, let's grab some rays!
Summer Activity
Commonly associated with activities during the summer or in sunny vacation spots.

I'm on holiday in Hawaii, planning to catch some rays every day!
Casual Expression
Used in informal settings among friends or in casual conversation.

It's such a nice day, I might just get some rays at the park.
Weather Dependent
Only used when it's sunny or when the weather allows for sunbathing.

The weather's great, let's grab some rays!
Summer Activity
Commonly associated with activities during the summer or in sunny vacation spots.

I'm on holiday in Hawaii, planning to catch some rays every day!
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