Episode
Catch Word #294 – Touch Grass
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- Jul 26, 2026
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- 1264
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Summary
Have you ever looked up from your phone and realized that an hour just disappeared? In this Catch Word lesson, Andrew and Indiana teach you how to tell someone to “touch grass” and how to describe a person as “terminally online” or “chronically online.” They explain the difference in tone between these expressions, why “touch grass” can sound like a real insult, and when each one is appropriate to use. The brand-new Culips app is live! Study this episode with an interactive transcript and vocabulary glossary: Open this lesson in the Culips app . Keep an ear out for these phrases during the episode: To touch grass Terminally online / Chronically online To be cooped up To be wrapped up in something A break with reality To get the last word