caught bending

caught bending

Taken by surprise. Caught in a vulnerable position. Oh man, I hope Jack isn't hurt too badly. He was really caught bending on that play, and the linebacker just crushed him!
See also: bend, caught
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be caught with (one's) trousers down
  • be caught with your pants down
  • be caught with (one's) pants down
  • caught with one's pants down, be
  • caught with (one's) pants down
  • caught
  • be caught off (one's) guard
  • catch (one) by surprise
  • with (one's) pants down
  • with pants down
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Lenders caught bending the rules will run the risk of heavy fines and being put out of business.
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