They skip and play catch, waiting for the bell.

他们又是跳绳又是玩捉迷藏，等着铃声响。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

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The electoral verdict is likely to help Malaysia play catch up with its neighbors, analysts said.

WSJ: Malaysian Shares Surge After Vote

Potato-growers the only producers anxious to play catch-up in the burgeoning market for low-carb foods.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Magazine | Eggs v potatoes: The Atkins diet stand-off

"The key is to get points early and not play catch-up, " Holland told BBC Sport.

BBC: SPORT | Football | My Club | Charlton Athletic | Holland targets Addicks revival