catch some rays

Idioms  

1. Sunbathe, as in I want a good tan so I think I'll go catch some rays. [Slang; second half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

No beach is nearly empty at the moment, not when it’s the first opportunity in months to enjoy the fresh sea air, catch some rays and have a tear-up.

From The Guardian

Crews hung them everywhere to catch some rays.

From Seattle Times

It’s a popular place to catch some rays and swim from Memorial Day through Labor Day — and the only beach in the park with lifeguards during the high season.

From Washington Post

Two seats, a six-speed transmission and a modestly powered engine might not sound like obvious ingredients to catch some rays, but on the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, they coalesce into something special.

From Washington Times

That’s especially true on “Peanut,” which finds the son visiting South Africa after his dad’s death, “Flushin' through the pain, depression / This is not a phase / Picking out his grave / Couldn't help but feel out of place / Try and catch some rays / Death, it has the sour taste.”

From Los Angeles Times