Catch someone red-handed meaning
What does the saying 'Catch someone red-handed' mean?
Idiom: Catch someone red-handed
Meaning:
If someone is caught red-handed, they are found doing something wrong or illegal.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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