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New2grammar  #485181  Wed, 05 Mar 08 08:06 AM

I'll catch you guys later.

My interpretation of the above expression is that the speaker has to leave for a while and will look for his/her friends later.

I'll catch up with you guys later.

means the speaker would like to get and share updated news with his/her friends.

Am I right?

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Mister Micawber  #485256  Wed, 05 Mar 08 11:30 AM
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Those are some of the meanings, yes. 
  
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