catch out
verb
caught out; catching out; catches out
1
: to detect in error or wrongdoing
caught him out committing perjury
2
: to take unawares or by surprise
Examples of catch out in a Sentence
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Rasmus Andersson scored off his own rebound at the 5:35 mark of the second as some Sharks players were caught out on the ice for over a minute.
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Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Noted amateur photographer and editing experimenter Kate Middleton has been caught out again—this time for a picture that was released nearly a year ago.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
On Wednesday, Yastrzemski accelerated his throwing program, playing catch out to 200 feet.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
At too many times has he been caught out in the past and looked vulnerable when in one-on-one situations, but since his loan spell in Italy, Dalot looks a player transformed with far more confidence in the duels and awareness when defending his back post.
—Liam Canning, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Many people don't think about it until the time comes, but knowing what to do if caught out on the road during heavy rainfall is crucial.
—The Arizona Republic, 6 Feb. 2024
Nigeria dominated from the start only to be caught out in the 36th minute when José Machín set up Iban Salvador to fire Equatorial Guinea ahead.
—CiarÁn Fahey, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
While the Pacifica was subdued and the Kia and Toyota both mumbled more than growled, the Odyssey’s howling 3.5-liter V-6 and 10-speed automatic were never caught out, even during a canyon run.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 15 Apr. 2023
However, the Pharaohs' defense was caught out by a quick throw in for Congo’s opening goal, scored by Meschack Elia in the 37th.
—CiarÁn Fahey, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Noted amateur photographer and editing experimenter Kate Middleton has been caught out again—this time for a picture that was released nearly a year ago.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
On Wednesday, Yastrzemski accelerated his throwing program, playing catch out to 200 feet.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
At too many times has he been caught out in the past and looked vulnerable when in one-on-one situations, but since his loan spell in Italy, Dalot looks a player transformed with far more confidence in the duels and awareness when defending his back post.
—Liam Canning, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Many people don't think about it until the time comes, but knowing what to do if caught out on the road during heavy rainfall is crucial.
—The Arizona Republic, 6 Feb. 2024
Nigeria dominated from the start only to be caught out in the 36th minute when José Machín set up Iban Salvador to fire Equatorial Guinea ahead.
—CiarÁn Fahey, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
While the Pacifica was subdued and the Kia and Toyota both mumbled more than growled, the Odyssey’s howling 3.5-liter V-6 and 10-speed automatic were never caught out, even during a canyon run.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 15 Apr. 2023
However, the Pharaohs' defense was caught out by a quick throw in for Congo’s opening goal, scored by Meschack Elia in the 37th.
—CiarÁn Fahey, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
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“Catch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20out. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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