How to Pronounce "catch one with your pants down"
expression
KATCH wun WITH yor PANTS down
KATCH won WITH yaw PAHNTS down
Definition
To surprise someone when they are not prepared, often catching them making a mistake or doing something embarrassing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpænts/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
kˈætʃ/ /wˈɒn/ /wˈɪð/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈɑːnts/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATCH wun WITH yor PANTS down
UK
KATCH won WITH yaw PAHNTS down
Listen in Context
The reporter caught the politician with his pants down during the interview.
They were caught with their pants down when the test started early.
Don’t let them catch you with your pants down at work.
We were all caught with our pants down when the boss showed up early for the meeting.