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What does 22 mean in catch 22?

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The 22 by itself doesn't have a separate meaning. The phrase "Catch 22" was derived from the book write by Joseph Heller. The phrase basically means if you can do it, you really can't do it, and if you can't do it you really can do it. If you try to act normal in a crazy world, there will be a snare and vice versa.

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