catch out
verb
caught out; catching out; catches out
1
: to detect in error or wrongdoing
caught him out committing perjury
2
: to take unawares or by surprise
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They are particularly known for their expert use of the offside trap that enjoyed resounding success catching out Kylian Mbappe in a 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid in El Clasico at the end of October.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Now, though, they’re getting caught out by an easy-to-spot trap and then by failing to expect Fitch to call on Helen at home.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
The Pride’s defense got caught out and Jordyn Huitema had no trouble scoring past goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2024
Beyond a fumble, he’s shown some burst and made several nice catches out of the backfield.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Now, though, they’re getting caught out by an easy-to-spot trap and then by failing to expect Fitch to call on Helen at home.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
The Pride’s defense got caught out and Jordyn Huitema had no trouble scoring past goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2024
Beyond a fumble, he’s shown some burst and made several nice catches out of the backfield.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Catch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20out. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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