Catch Out (Verb)
Meaning
Trap; especially in an error or in a reprehensible act; "He was caught out"; "She was found out when she tried to cash the stolen checks".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The hidden camera caught the burglar out in the act of stealing valuables from the house.
- She was caught out when she lied about being ill and her boss saw her at the concert.
- The cheater was caught out when the moderator checked his answers during the exam.
- After years of corruption, the politician was finally caught out by an undercover investigation.
- He was caught out when he tried to bribe the police officer with a large sum of money.