gotcha

Example Sentences

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It’s only when Hansen starts speaking for victims that Osit reveals his own traumatic history, an exchange that might come off as a gotcha, but I think is more complicated than that.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

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

That’s the gotcha thing they wanted him to say.

From Slate • May 11, 2024

“Putting a spotlight on any particular individual and sometimes trying to create gotcha moments and viral moments is not how you ultimately solve problems you deeply care about.”

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

‘I gotcha; you might as well admit it.’

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman