Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catch-red-handed
idiom
/kæʧ rɛd ˈhændɪd/
Definition
To catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
Examples
- He was caught red-handed stealing cookies from the jar.
- They caught the thief red-handed as he was trying to break into the house.
- She was caught red-handed cheating on the test.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when someone is caught doing something that they should not be doing, especially a crime or dishonest act.
Synonyms
- caught in the act
- caught in the moment
- apprehended
