(transitive) To take (someone) by surprise.
(transitive) To take (someone) by surprise.
(transitive, cricket) To put a batsman out by catching the batted ball before it touches the ground.
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(transitive) To discover or expose (someone) as disobedient, dishonest, etc.
(transitive) To uncover a weakness in (someone).
(transitive, slang, hyperbolic) To catch (someone) doing something objectionable with exceptionally clear evidence, such as a high-resolution image or a public social media post.
(transitive) To discover or expose as fake, insincere, or inaccurate.