caught out
catch out
To expose one's deception or other wrongdoing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "catch" and "out." I wouldn't lie to the detective—her whole job is to catch you out! The CEO was finally caught out and his embezzlement scandal exposed.
See also: catch, out
caught out
Revealed to have done something, often something undesirable or nefarious. That official has been caught out making inappropriate comments, and yet his colleagues won't take any action against him.
See also: caught, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- angle
- angling
- freshen up
- not do (someone or oneself) any favors
- involve with
- involve with (someone or something)
- involved with
- arrange for
- arrange for some time
- arrange some music for