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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Bernal was caught out for one of the goals Monaco scored in the pre-season Joan Gamper friendly match, which Barcelona lost 3-0, but Flick kept him in the starting line-up when the season officially started.
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Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 12 Aug. 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
But they were caught out on 52 minutes by a simple long-ball forward by Antoine Griezmann.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
While Ferrari did bring upgrades to Belgium, Red Bull was caught out by the race director’s decision to wait out the wet conditions.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 12 Aug. 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
But they were caught out on 52 minutes by a simple long-ball forward by Antoine Griezmann.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
While Ferrari did bring upgrades to Belgium, Red Bull was caught out by the race director’s decision to wait out the wet conditions.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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“Catch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20out. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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