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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One day, a player is going to get caught out and look pretty silly, but the embarrassment/flex risk/reward assessment is clearly judged worthwhile enough to keep doing it.
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Nick Miller, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Gabriel Vilardi easily intercepted the puck and fired a bullet pass in front to Kyle Connor, who had a wide-open net to score on with Lankinen caught out of position.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Start early: Winter days are shorter, so plan to start your hike early to avoid getting caught out after dark.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2025
Secondly, Vancouver’s defenders are getting caught out of position more often.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Nick Miller, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Gabriel Vilardi easily intercepted the puck and fired a bullet pass in front to Kyle Connor, who had a wide-open net to score on with Lankinen caught out of position.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Start early: Winter days are shorter, so plan to start your hike early to avoid getting caught out after dark.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2025
Secondly, Vancouver’s defenders are getting caught out of position more often.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Catch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20out. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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