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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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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

"They have been caught red-handed in a cover-up," Mr Ross told MSPs.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2023

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

Small wonder they had been so fearful; they had thought they were being dragged here to name Lord lywin a red-handed butcher before a king who was his son by marriage.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin