get caught in the act (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• If someone does something bad or wrong and someone else see them, they have been caught in the act.

Examples:

1. The boy got caught in the act during shoplifting.
2. James is in deep trouble. The boss caught him in the act stealing food.
3. He got caught in the act of stealing from the store.
4. She got caught in the act of texting during the meeting.
5. I tried to surprise him with a party, but he got caught in the act when he saw the decorations.
6. The thief got caught in the act when the security cameras captured him breaking into the office.
7. She got caught in the act of texting her ex while on a date with her boyfriend.
8. He got caught in the act of slacking off during office hours when the boss walked in.
9. I got caught in the act of sneaking an extra cookie before dinner.
10. I thought I could sneak in a nap, but my mom caught me in the act and made me do my chores!
11. I’m sorry, I got caught in the act of telling a white lie. I didn’t mean to hurt anyone.
12. The intern got caught in the act of taking credit for someone else’s work during the meeting.
13. I got caught in the act of raiding the fridge at midnight, and my roommate caught me eating her leftovers!