- was caught
- was seized, was found out
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
was caught
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was caught with his pants down — was caught red handed, was caught in the least appropriate or pleasant time, did not have any other choice … English contemporary dictionary
was caught red-handed — was caught while performing the deed, his misconduct was found out … English contemporary dictionary
was caught in the trap — fell into the trap and could not escape; was caught red handed … English contemporary dictionary
caught up in — Engrossed or involved in • • • Main Entry: ↑catch * * * caught up in 1 : involved in (a difficult or confusing situation) Several members of Congress were caught up in the scandal. How did you get caught up in this mess? see also ↑catch 6 ( … Useful english dictionary
caught red-handed — caught with evidence, caught in the act The smuggler was caught red handed with a kilo of cocaine … English idioms
was spotted on — was observed at ; was caught … English contemporary dictionary
caught short — phrasal 1. : taken unawares : found ill prepared, inadequately equipped, or poorly supplied he was caught short by the blunt question 2. : inopportunely seized with a need to relieve oneself * * * caught short (informal) Having a sudden,… … Useful english dictionary
caught short — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not having enough of something when you need it. * /Mrs. Ford was caught short when the newspaper boy came for his money a day early./ * /The man was caught short of clothes when he had to go on a trip./ … Dictionary of American idioms
caught short — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not having enough of something when you need it. * /Mrs. Ford was caught short when the newspaper boy came for his money a day early./ * /The man was caught short of clothes when he had to go on a trip./ … Dictionary of American idioms
caught\ short — adj. phr. informal Not having enough of something when you need it. Mrs. Ford was caught short when the newspaper boy came for his money a day early. The man was caught short of clothes when he had to go on a trip … Словарь американских идиом
