caught red-handed
Example Sentences
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The Russian authorities say the American was "caught red-handed" with "classified information".
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024
“Even when he is literally caught red-handed, he won’t want to admit it.”
From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024
Among other things, he got caught red-handed telling less than the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth on the stand.
From Slate • Sep. 12, 2023
“It was emphasized that he was caught red-handed while trying to obtain secret information, using his journalistic status as a cover for illegal actions,” the statement said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2023
He was caught red-handed, holding the chewed-up two dollars in his front legs.
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
