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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Danilo has looked particularly out of sorts and was repeatedly caught out of position by Stuttgart’s relentless attacks, while also misplacing passes and losing possession in a woeful performance.
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Adam Digby, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Various outlets have picked up on the change in policy, advising users without Samsung accounts to rectify that to ensure that no updates or installs get caught out.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
As City languished behind an all-conquering Liverpool side in the Premier League standings, Rodri often was caught out and punished having not quite mastered the art of knowing the moments to press and when holding his position was beneficial.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Don’t miss anything, don’t be caught out, and don’t become a statistic.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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Adam Digby, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Various outlets have picked up on the change in policy, advising users without Samsung accounts to rectify that to ensure that no updates or installs get caught out.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
As City languished behind an all-conquering Liverpool side in the Premier League standings, Rodri often was caught out and punished having not quite mastered the art of knowing the moments to press and when holding his position was beneficial.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Don’t miss anything, don’t be caught out, and don’t become a statistic.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Catch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20out. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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