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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Verstappen got caught out by one of them and wasn’t able to make it into Q1.
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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
Danilo has looked particularly out of sorts and was repeatedly caught out of position by Stuttgart’s relentless attacks, while also misplacing passes and losing possession in a woeful performance.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Various outlets have picked up on the change in policy, advising users without Samsung accounts to rectify that to ensure that no updates or installs get caught out.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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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
Danilo has looked particularly out of sorts and was repeatedly caught out of position by Stuttgart’s relentless attacks, while also misplacing passes and losing possession in a woeful performance.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Various outlets have picked up on the change in policy, advising users without Samsung accounts to rectify that to ensure that no updates or installs get caught out.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Catch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20out. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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