Caught with your pants down meaning
What does the saying 'Caught with your pants down' mean?
Idiom: Caught with your pants down
Meaning:
If you are caught with your pants down, you are exposed in an embarrassing situation. It can also mean that you were caught unprepared for a situation or an event.
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