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Definitions

red-handed

[red-han-did] / ˈrɛdˈhæn dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
caught in the act
Synonyms
WEAK
blatantly guilty in a compromising position openly
ADJECTIVE
in the act of committing crime
Synonyms
WEAK
blatantly caught in flagrante delicto openly

Example Sentences

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Mark Joseph Stern: Well, the Justice Department already got caught red-handed lying in this case once before.

From Slate • Nov. 15, 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

The Kremlin said he was caught "red-handed" but has provided no detail to support the assertion.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2023

“If they’re not, we lay in wait, catch whoever’s bringing them red-handed, and bring them down to the courthouse, after freeing the orphans. We stay in touch via messenger dactyl. Any questions?”

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older