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
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This is where investors often get caught out.
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Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But when teams were able to find their holding midfielders — often marked by Pedri or De Jong — Barcelona were often caught out.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Michael King played catch out to 105 feet yesterday.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Keeping dry is essential to prevent chill or hypothermia if caught out in the wilderness for extended periods.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
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Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But when teams were able to find their holding midfielders — often marked by Pedri or De Jong — Barcelona were often caught out.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Michael King played catch out to 105 feet yesterday.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Keeping dry is essential to prevent chill or hypothermia if caught out in the wilderness for extended periods.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for catch out
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“Catch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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