red-handed

Example Sentences

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"He caught them red-handed and, as a result, we've banned them from taking part in future quizzes," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

PUTIN’S QUOTE: “He was caught red-handed when he was secretly getting classified information.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

"Members of the SBU caught the traitor red-handed when she was trying to pass intelligence to the invaders," the SBU said, adding that additional security measures were taken during the presidential visit.

From Reuters • Aug. 7, 2023

Even more painful is that this is not the first—or second—time that Clarence Thomas has been caught red-handed.

From Slate • May 24, 2023

François knew he was behind all the trouble, and Buck knew he knew; but Buck was too clever ever again to be caught red-handed.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London