gotcha

Example Sentences

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Dominick’s present-day reaction to seeing the gotcha intro to “I Married a Horse” is to giggle softly, then gesture with both hands like an orchestra conductor cueing a “ta-dah!” from the brass section.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

But his dependence on the gotcha has marred his filmography, leaving the filmmaker with a spotty track record himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2024

And there’s no gotcha journalism here: Each was informed of my anti-breadcrumb/pro-crouton stance.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

Why bother still bringing up someone’s nepo-ness whenever their name is mentioned, with both the mic-drop confidence of a gotcha and the rote formality of a gesundheit?

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2024

And then, echoing all around me, a voice: “Hey now, hey now...I gotcha, big man, I gotcha.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia