in a compromising position
idiomatic phrase
: having sexual relations
—used euphemistically
He and his lover were caught in a compromising position.
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Retreating into his own half from the left flank, the Brazilian is allowed to turn infield too easily and, suddenly, Chelsea’s defensive line is frozen in a compromising position, with a large gap between Badiashile and Colwill and acres of open space between them and the goal.
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
The narrative arc of the second novel nearly replicates the first; in both cases the main characters, caught in a compromising position, are forced to marry.
—Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2022
The scenarios are not difficult to imagine; a faked video showing a politician in a compromising position; faked audio of a world leader discussing sensitive information.
—Donie O'Sullivan, CNN, 16 Feb. 2023
The danger of being in a compromising position with a White woman.
—Robin Rose Parker, Washington Post, 19 July 2022
That false perception is potentially dangerous for veteran storm survivors who might be less inclined to evacuate ahead of a major storm, which could leave them in a compromising position, Lindell said.
—Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2022
The Assisted Living crew tries to get Jeremy (Na’im Lynn) released from jail after Sheriff Luckett (Joseph Curtis Callender) is caught in a compromising position in the season premiere.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2021
Another girl remembers being filmed without her consent in a compromising position at a party, and the resulting videos being posted all over social media.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2021
Vera-Tucker also recovers in pass protection, finding ways to regain balance to stymie a pass rusher after initially being put in a compromising position.
—John Owning, Dallas News, 24 Feb. 2021
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
The narrative arc of the second novel nearly replicates the first; in both cases the main characters, caught in a compromising position, are forced to marry.
—Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2022
The scenarios are not difficult to imagine; a faked video showing a politician in a compromising position; faked audio of a world leader discussing sensitive information.
—Donie O'Sullivan, CNN, 16 Feb. 2023
The danger of being in a compromising position with a White woman.
—Robin Rose Parker, Washington Post, 19 July 2022
That false perception is potentially dangerous for veteran storm survivors who might be less inclined to evacuate ahead of a major storm, which could leave them in a compromising position, Lindell said.
—Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2022
The Assisted Living crew tries to get Jeremy (Na’im Lynn) released from jail after Sheriff Luckett (Joseph Curtis Callender) is caught in a compromising position in the season premiere.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2021
Another girl remembers being filmed without her consent in a compromising position at a party, and the resulting videos being posted all over social media.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2021
Vera-Tucker also recovers in pass protection, finding ways to regain balance to stymie a pass rusher after initially being put in a compromising position.
—John Owning, Dallas News, 24 Feb. 2021
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“In a compromising position.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20compromising%20position. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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