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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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Athletes who slather sunscreen on before a run, mothers who coat their children before outdoor play and people trying to catch some rays in the park all come home and wash it off.

From Washington Post • Oct. 20, 2015

There’s plenty of room to lay out beach towels and catch some rays.

From Washington Post

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