I just made the train. vs I just caught the train.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the idea that the speaker successfully boarded the train. The choice between 'made the train' and 'caught the train' is a matter of personal preference or regional variation.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 962 views

I just made the train.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker successfully boarded the train.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker managed to get on the train before it departed.

Examples:

I was running late, but I just made the train in time.
She sprinted to the station and just made the train.
Despite the delay, we managed to make the train.
He always cuts it close, but he made the train again.
We hurried through the crowd and made the train with seconds to spare.

Alternatives:

I just caught the train.
I just got on the train.
I just boarded the train.
I just hopped on the train.
I just made it onto the train.

I just caught the train.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker successfully boarded the train.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker managed to get on the train before it departed.

Examples:

I ran to the platform and just caught the train.
She barely made it, but she caught the train.
We rushed to the station and caught the train at the last minute.
He missed the earlier train, but he caught the next one.
Despite the delay, they still caught the train.

Alternatives:

I just made the train.
I just got on the train.
I just boarded the train.
I just hopped on the train.
I just made it onto the train.

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I just made the train. vs I just caught the train.