Get caught

Word Type: Phrasal Verb

Definition

To be discovered or apprehended, usually in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.

Example

  • “He tried to sneak out of the house but got caught by his parents.”
  • “She got caught cheating on the test and had to face the consequences.”
  • “The thief was trying to escape, but he got caught by the police.”
  • “I didn’t want to tell anyone, but I got caught talking about it.”
  • “They got caught in the rain without umbrellas and were soaked.”