How to Pronounce "catch out"
expression
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈaʊt
KATCH-owt
kˈætʃ/ /ˈaʊt
KATCH-owt
Definition
To expose someone’s mistake or secret, usually by surprising them or proving they are wrong or lying.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
kˈætʃ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATCH-owt
UK
KATCH-owt
Listen in Context
He was caught out telling a lie to his parents.
I tried to trick her, but she caught me out.
You have to study hard, or the exam will catch you out.
The teacher caught out the student who was cheating.