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  2. In flagrante delicto - Wikipedia

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    The colloquial "caught red-handed" and "caught rapid" are English equivalents. [1] [2] Aside from the legal meaning, the Latin term is often used colloquially as euphemism for someone being caught in the midst of sexual activity. [3] [4]

  3. ‘Atlanta’ Fact Check: Is the Phrase ‘Caught Red-Handed ...

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    Should you be avoiding the expression “caught red-handed?” Thursday’s episode of “Atlanta” on FX posed the question, where does that phrase actually come from? The episode titled ...

  4. ‘Atlanta’ fact check: Is the phrase ‘caught red-handed ...

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    To be more specific, “red-handed” can be found in Sir Walter Scott’s “Ivanhoe” from 1820: “I did but tie one fellow, who was taken redhanded and in the fact, to the horns of a wild ...

  5. Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives/Language/2013 August 31 ...

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    There is the standard expression "catch/caught the culprit red-handed", that is, in the act of actually stealing, stabbing, setting on fire, whatever. This is way before they're even charged, let alone tried or convicted.

  6. Caught Red Handed - Wikipedia

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    Caught Red Handed takes a close look at the daily life of loss-prevention agents as they apprehend shoplifting suspects. [1] In May 2012, the producers issued a casting call for actors to portray shoplifters on the show. [2] At the end of each show, the credits reveal that the show consists of "reenactments inspired by true events." [3] [4] [5]

  7. Guilty Dog Tries To Ignore Mom After Being Caught Red-Handed ...

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    If you have a naughty dog that loves to get into things that they shouldn't this video that Three Long Dogs posted about her guilty Dachshund will make you laugh!

  8. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    Red sky at night shepherd's delight; red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning; Respect is not given, it is earned. Revenge is a dish best served cold; Revenge is sweet; Rome was not built in one day; Right or wrong, my country; Risk it for a biscuit. [24] Rules were made to be broken.

  9. Procopio - Wikipedia

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    Procopio (c. 1841 – 1882 to early 1890s), also known as Red-Handed bebito [1] [2] [3] and Red Dick, [4] [5] was one of the best-known bandits in California history. His nickname was reportedly given due either to his red hair [ 5 ] or his violent nature and bloodthirstiness. [ 6 ]