Catch you later!
B1
Everyday Phrase
Informal
Common
Meaning
An informal way to say goodbye.
When to use it
People say catch you later to friends, family or colleagues they know well when leaving or ending a call. It's informal and less suitable for formal speeches or serious professional situations. You don't need a definite plan to meet again.
Example Sentence
I've got to run. Catch you later!
Grammar & structure
Catch you later! = I'll catch you later! The subject I and the verb will are usually left out.
✓ Correct
My bus is here. Catch you later!
I'll let you get back to work. Catch you later!
My phone's nearly dead. Catch you later!
✗ Incorrect
I will to catch you later.
Thank you for hearing my case, Your Honour. Catch you later!
The short form is normal in speech and sounds friendly and relaxed.
How to reply
Similar expressions
See you later!
A common, friendly goodbye with almost the same meaning.
Bye!
A simple goodbye that fits more situations, including many work conversations.
Take care!
A warm goodbye that also shows you care about the other person.
Common mistakes
✗ I will to catch you later.
✓ I'll catch you later.
Use the base form of the verb after will, without to.
✗ Thank you for hearing my case, Your Honour. Catch you later!
✓ Thank you for hearing my case, Your Honour. Goodbye.
Catch you later is too informal when speaking to a judge in court. Goodbye fits this formal situation.
Dialogue
Two friends are leaving a café after lunch.
Maya
That was a really good lunch.
Ben
Yeah, we should come here again.
Maya
Definitely. I'd better get back to work.
Ben
Me too. Catch you later!
Maya
See you! Enjoy the rest of your day.
Ben
You too!
Complete the conversation
1. A: I've got to run. Catch you later!
B: ___
2. A: I'm off now. See you!
B: ___
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