red-handed
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Mark Joseph Stern: Well, the Justice Department already got caught red-handed lying in this case once before.
From Slate ● Nov. 15, 2025
Bosses at the pub in Urmston, Greater Manchester, said they received an anonymous tip-off and caught the team "cheating red-handed" when players were spotted whispering into their smartwatches to get answers.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025
PUTIN’S QUOTE: “He was caught red-handed when he was secretly getting classified information.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
“Even when he is literally caught red-handed, he won’t want to admit it.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2024
In just a few seconds someone is going to walk in on us, catch us red-handed in our snooping.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
