gotcha

Example Sentences

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Ms. Stefanik wasn’t trying to ask a gotcha question, she writes in the book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Dominick’s present-day reaction to seeing the gotcha intro to “I Married a Horse” is to giggle softly, then gesture with both hands like an orchestra conductor cueing a “ta-dah!” from the brass section.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

But his dependence on the gotcha has marred his filmography, leaving the filmmaker with a spotty track record himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2024

That’s the gotcha thing they wanted him to say.

From Slate • May 11, 2024

‘I gotcha; you might as well admit it.’

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman