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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Just look at how she got caught out twisting things that Jenna said about Jessel.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Many people don't think about it until the time comes, but knowing what to do if caught out on the road during heavy rainfall is crucial.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 8 Feb. 2024
Verstappen got caught out by one of them and wasn’t able to make it into Q1.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In the most special of situations — a Hail Mary on the final play of the game — the Bears (4-3) were caught out of position in an 18-15 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday at Northwest Stadium.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Many people don't think about it until the time comes, but knowing what to do if caught out on the road during heavy rainfall is crucial.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 8 Feb. 2024
Verstappen got caught out by one of them and wasn’t able to make it into Q1.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In the most special of situations — a Hail Mary on the final play of the game — the Bears (4-3) were caught out of position in an 18-15 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday at Northwest Stadium.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Catch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20out. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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