caught red-handed
Example Sentences
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“Even when he is literally caught red-handed, he won’t want to admit it.”
From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024
That contrasted with its reaction after Gershkovich's arrest, when Peskov told reporters, without providing evidence, that the reporter had been "caught red-handed" while trying to obtain military secrets.
From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2023
Among other things, he got caught red-handed telling less than the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth on the stand.
From Slate • Sep. 12, 2023
Mr Lavrov responded by repeating Russia's claims that Mr Gershkovich was caught "red-handed attempting to obtain classified information" and that his case will be handled by Russian courts, a statement by Russia's foreign ministry said.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2023
Milo had been caught red-handed in the act of plundering his countrymen, and, as a result, his stock had never been higher.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
