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Definition catch out in British English

catch out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to show that someone has made a mistake or is not telling the truth, especially by asking them questions

Example

He asked her casual questions to see if he could catch her out.

Synonyms and related words
find out read up on hear of
2

to put someone in an unpleasant or difficult situation that they are not prepared for

Example

They came close to being caught out by the weather during another climb on Mont Blanc.

Synonyms and related words
let down hold back embarrass
Definition catch out in British English