gotcha

Example Sentences

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Talarico’s gotcha moments often feel like they could have been scripted by Aaron Sorkin, usually making him look intelligent in contrast to a foolish opponent.

From Slate • Dec. 10, 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

“This convening, for too many people across America in education, feels like the ultimate gotcha moment,” David C. Banks, the New York City schools chancellor, said toward the hearing’s end.

From New York Times • May 9, 2024

That's not a trick question or a gotcha.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2023

He gives me a gotcha look, then reaches into his front jeans pocket and pulls out a chipped conch-shaped shell.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson