Catch up
Catch up verb - To catch or hold as if in a net.
Both terms in one sentence
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This is actually a large part of Hinata's character arc: the one thing she always wanted was to catch up to Naruto and hold his hand.
Source: Holding Hands -
When Vimes thinks of those guilty of the murders, he says "When I catch up with them, and I will, I hope there's someone to hold me back." That's exactly what happens.
Source: Discworld / Thud! - It can also be used as a way to slow down the plot and/or let the villain catch up (putting the hero's plans on hold until they're rescued/fully recovered).
Source: Wounded Hero, Weaker Helper
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