Catch out

verb

To discover someone's mistakes.

She was caught out on her lack of knowledge during the interview.
Visual representation of "catch out" - To discover someone's mistakes

Often appears as...

  • caught out by
  • caught out in
verb

In cricket, to cause a batsman to be out.

He was caught out in the first over.
Visual representation of "catch out" - In cricket, to cause a batsman to be out

Often appears as...

  • caught out by
  • caught out in
verb

To put someone in a difficult situation by doing something unexpectedly.

His sudden question really caught me out.
Visual representation of "catch out" - To put someone in a difficult situation by doing something unexpectedly

Often appears as...

  • caught out by
  • caught out with
verb

To discover someone's mistakes.

She was caught out on her lack of knowledge during the interview.
Visual representation of "catch out" - To discover someone's mistakes

Often appears as...

  • caught out by
  • caught out in
verb

In cricket, to cause a batsman to be out.

He was caught out in the first over.
Visual representation of "catch out" - In cricket, to cause a batsman to be out

Often appears as...

  • caught out by
  • caught out in
verb

To put someone in a difficult situation by doing something unexpectedly.

His sudden question really caught me out.
Visual representation of "catch out" - To put someone in a difficult situation by doing something unexpectedly

Often appears as...

  • caught out by
  • caught out with
Definition 1 of 3
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Mistake Discovery

Implies someone's error was not obvious and required attention to detail to be identified.

Illustration for Mistake Discovery
The accountant was caught out after an audit revealed discrepancies.
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Negative Surprise

Often indicates an unpleasant surprise for the person being caught out.

Illustration for Negative Surprise
He was caught out when his secret emails were accidentally projected on the screen.
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Concealment Failure

Suggests an attempt to hide something that was eventually discovered.

Illustration for Concealment Failure
Despite her efforts, she was caught out sneaking in late.
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Mistake Discovery

Implies someone's error was not obvious and required attention to detail to be identified.

Illustration for Mistake Discovery
The accountant was caught out after an audit revealed discrepancies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Surprise

Often indicates an unpleasant surprise for the person being caught out.

Illustration for Negative Surprise
He was caught out when his secret emails were accidentally projected on the screen.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Concealment Failure

Suggests an attempt to hide something that was eventually discovered.

Illustration for Concealment Failure
Despite her efforts, she was caught out sneaking in late.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Mistake Discovery

Implies someone's error was not obvious and required attention to detail to be identified.

Illustration for Mistake Discovery
The accountant was caught out after an audit revealed discrepancies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Surprise

Often indicates an unpleasant surprise for the person being caught out.

Illustration for Negative Surprise
He was caught out when his secret emails were accidentally projected on the screen.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Concealment Failure

Suggests an attempt to hide something that was eventually discovered.

Illustration for Concealment Failure
Despite her efforts, she was caught out sneaking in late.
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