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Definition |
being caught with evidence of misdeeds |
Examples |
1) The students were caught red-handed
by the teacher, engaging in cheating during the exam.
2) The security cameras captured the thief
red-handed as he attempted to steal the valuable artwork from
the gallery. |
Etymology |
The phrase originated from Scotland in the
15th century in reference to a crime. |
Synonyms |
nabbed in the act, busted in the act |
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