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To be caught red-handed

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A woman was arrested after being caught red-handed stealing a handbag.

To be caught when doing something wrong or even illegal

You can use this phrase in ………… language.

 Spoken
Written
Informal

Example 1
A woman was arrested after being caught red-handed stealing a handbag.

Example 2
Why is your dad mad at you?
I was caught red-handed listening behind the door when my parents were having an argument.

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