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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Although caught out by a shot from 30 yards from Dutch substitute Noah Ohio for their equaliser, Beadle is likely to retain his place for Saturday’s final against Germany.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 27 June 2025
He was caught out by undercover agents posing as interested parties, according to the DOJ.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Indeed, many internet users have hailed his ingenuity to catch out potential cheaters.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Perhaps caught out by the directness of City’s play, the near-side assistant referee was behind the play and did not flag for a handball.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 27 June 2025
He was caught out by undercover agents posing as interested parties, according to the DOJ.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Indeed, many internet users have hailed his ingenuity to catch out potential cheaters.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Perhaps caught out by the directness of City’s play, the near-side assistant referee was behind the play and did not flag for a handball.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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“Catch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20out. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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