caught red-handed
Example Sentences
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“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
He said Gershkovich had "been caught red-handed and violated the laws of the Russian Federation", before adding: "This is what he's suspected of, but of course, the court will make a decision".
From Reuters • Apr. 11, 2023
Mr Lavrov responded by repeating Russia's claims that Mr Gershkovich was caught "red-handed attempting to obtain classified information" and that his case will be handled by Russian courts, a statement by Russia's foreign ministry said.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2023
They went back to repair it and were caught red-handed.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
