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Definition catch someone in the act (of doing something) in British English

catch someone in the act (of doing something) phrase

phrase
1

to find someone and interrupt them when they are doing something wrong

Example

He denies all guilt, even though he was caught in the act.

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Definition catch someone in the act (of doing something) in British English