caught in the act
idiom
: caught while doing something specified
He tried to rob a bank and was caught in the act.
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The clip's charm lies in its relatability—dogs behaving like mischievous toddlers caught in the act.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Despite being caught in the act on the clip, Remington is able to shift gear, turning toward the camera to express her excitement at her friend's imminent arrival.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Here is a list of some of the domains caught in the act.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
If caught in the act of learning, the punishment could be jail, fines, or even death.
—Karida L. Brown, Essence, 21 May 2025
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Despite being caught in the act on the clip, Remington is able to shift gear, turning toward the camera to express her excitement at her friend's imminent arrival.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Here is a list of some of the domains caught in the act.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
If caught in the act of learning, the punishment could be jail, fines, or even death.
—Karida L. Brown, Essence, 21 May 2025
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“Caught in the act.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caught%20in%20the%20act. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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