in a compromising position
idiomatic phrase
: having sexual relations
—used euphemistically
He and his lover were caught in a compromising position.
Examples of in a compromising position in a Sentence
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Ben is caught in a compromising position that threatens his diplomatic deal.
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Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The flare-up between Hocevar and Chastain occurred during overtime when, on the restart, a trailing Hocevar shot to the middle, placing Chastain in a compromising position.
—Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
In 2023, a Venetian boat company banned the couple after images surfaced of them in a compromising position in the back of a water taxi.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
On a boat in Venice in August 2023, the pair were caught in a compromising position with his buttocks laid bare and Censori's head between his legs.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Retreating into his own half from the left flank, the Brazilian is allowed to turn infield too easily and, suddenly, Chelsea’s defensive line is frozen in a compromising position, with a large gap between Badiashile and Colwill and acres of open space between them and the goal.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
The narrative arc of the second novel nearly replicates the first; in both cases the main characters, caught in a compromising position, are forced to marry.
—Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2022
The scenarios are not difficult to imagine; a faked video showing a politician in a compromising position; faked audio of a world leader discussing sensitive information.
—Donie O'Sullivan, CNN, 16 Feb. 2023
The danger of being in a compromising position with a White woman.
—Robin Rose Parker, Washington Post, 19 July 2022
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Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The flare-up between Hocevar and Chastain occurred during overtime when, on the restart, a trailing Hocevar shot to the middle, placing Chastain in a compromising position.
—Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
In 2023, a Venetian boat company banned the couple after images surfaced of them in a compromising position in the back of a water taxi.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
On a boat in Venice in August 2023, the pair were caught in a compromising position with his buttocks laid bare and Censori's head between his legs.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Retreating into his own half from the left flank, the Brazilian is allowed to turn infield too easily and, suddenly, Chelsea’s defensive line is frozen in a compromising position, with a large gap between Badiashile and Colwill and acres of open space between them and the goal.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
The narrative arc of the second novel nearly replicates the first; in both cases the main characters, caught in a compromising position, are forced to marry.
—Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2022
The scenarios are not difficult to imagine; a faked video showing a politician in a compromising position; faked audio of a world leader discussing sensitive information.
—Donie O'Sullivan, CNN, 16 Feb. 2023
The danger of being in a compromising position with a White woman.
—Robin Rose Parker, Washington Post, 19 July 2022
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“In a compromising position.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20compromising%20position. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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