catch out

verb

caught out; catching out; catches out

transitive verb

: to detect in error or wrongdoing

caught him out committing perjury

: to take unawares or by surprise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The versatility in his game, including the ability to catch out of the backfield, makes his case strong. —

Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 10 Mar. 2023 If DeVante Parker and Preston Williams are able to stay healthy while the team gets Albert Wilson back from a COVID opt-out year to all be paired with tight end Mike Gesicki and running backs that can catch out of the backfield. —

David Furones, sun-sentinel.com, 31 Aug. 2021 Justin Jefferson remains one of the best receivers in football, Kirk Cousins has been serviceable and Dalvin Cook offers versatility with his ability to catch out of the backfield. —

Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2022 Ceddanne Rafaela with a diving catch out in centerfield, what a play! —

Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Running back Frankie Arthur, a 2024 prospect out of Conroe, Texas, showed some speed and ability to catch out of the backfield. —

oregonlive, 30 July 2022 The running backs can also catch out of the backfield. —

David Furones, sun-sentinel.com, 28 Oct. 2021 Right-hander Mike Fiers, on the IL since May 7 with an elbow sprain, has played catch out to 60 feet, Melvin said. —

Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Aug. 2021 On one third-quarter play, when the Jaguars threw deep to try and answer a Lions touchdown, Oruwariye ripped a catch out of D.J. Chark’s hands to keep Jacksonville backed up in its own territory. —

Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2020 See More

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