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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While Ferrari did bring upgrades to Belgium, Red Bull was caught out by the race director’s decision to wait out the wet conditions.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 30 July 2025
The distinction between recourse and nonrecourse debt catches out many investors who are relying on leverage to maximize returns and are expecting the full debt to offset their U.S. estate tax exposure.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Michael King played catch out to 105 feet yesterday.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
He was caught out for Martinez’s goal and looked a bit leggy as the game wore on.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 30 July 2025
The distinction between recourse and nonrecourse debt catches out many investors who are relying on leverage to maximize returns and are expecting the full debt to offset their U.S. estate tax exposure.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Michael King played catch out to 105 feet yesterday.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
He was caught out for Martinez’s goal and looked a bit leggy as the game wore on.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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“Catch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20out. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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