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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Using the 18-year-old as a left centre-back has also helped protect his wing-backs on that side when they are caught out of position.
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Carl Anka, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
The big midfielder was off the pace in the first half and got caught out multiple times in the middle of the park.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite being caught out, the retriever tried her best to feign innocence by avoiding eye contact with her owner.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
That two such experienced drivers also got caught out should bring some comfort to the four youngsters.
—Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
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Carl Anka, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
The big midfielder was off the pace in the first half and got caught out multiple times in the middle of the park.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite being caught out, the retriever tried her best to feign innocence by avoiding eye contact with her owner.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
That two such experienced drivers also got caught out should bring some comfort to the four youngsters.
—Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Catch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20out. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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