E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Lie at the Catch (To).
Thus Talkative says to Faithful, “You lie at the catch, I perceive.” To which Faithful replies, “No, not I; I am only for setting things right.” “To lie at the catch,” or lie on the catch, is to lie in wait or to lay a trap to catch one.
