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catch out

Phrasal-verb Deception

Meaning

to trick someone into making a mistake; to discover someone doing something wrong

Example Sentences

"The reporter tried to catch out the politician with a tricky question."

Related Expressions

make up one’s mind

to decide something after considering it for a while

count upon

to depend or rely on someone for help or support

break off thoughts

to stop negative or anxious thoughts abruptly

back down on

to withdraw or concede a position after opposition

push ahead

to continue working hard towards a goal despite difficulties

deal up

to distribute cards to players in a card game