- red-handed adj
- [ˌrɛd'hændɪd]
to catch sb red-handed — prendere qn con le mani nel sacco, cogliere qn in flagrante
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
red-handed adj
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red-handed — adj catch sb red handed to catch someone at the moment when they are doing something wrong ▪ Earl was caught red handed taking the money … Dictionary of contemporary English
red-handed — red handedness, n. /red han did/, adj., adv. in the very act of a crime, wrongdoing, etc., or in possession of self incriminating evidence: They caught him red handed dipping into the till. [1810 20] * * * … Universalium
red-handed — [ˌred ˈhændɪd] adj be caught red handed to be caught doing something wrong[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
red-handed — {adj.} In the very act; while committing a crime or evil action. * /The criminal was caught red handed while holding up the neighborhood bank at gunpoint./ … Dictionary of American idioms
red-handed — {adj.} In the very act; while committing a crime or evil action. * /The criminal was caught red handed while holding up the neighborhood bank at gunpoint./ … Dictionary of American idioms
red-handed — adj In the very act; while committing a crime or evil action. The criminal was caught red handed while holding up the neighborhood bank at gunpoint … Словарь американских идиом
red-handed — red′ hand′ed adj. adv. in the very act of a crime, wrongdoing, etc., or in possession of self incriminating evidence • Etymology: 1810–20 … From formal English to slang
red handed — adj. in the act, at the very moment the act was being committed … English contemporary dictionary
Red — adj. & n. adj. 1 of or near the colour seen at the least refracted end of the visible spectrum, of shades ranging from that of blood to pink or deep orange. 2 flushed in the face with shame, anger, etc. 3 (of the eyes) bloodshot or red rimmed… … Useful english dictionary
red — adj. & n. adj. 1 of or near the colour seen at the least refracted end of the visible spectrum, of shades ranging from that of blood to pink or deep orange. 2 flushed in the face with shame, anger, etc. 3 (of the eyes) bloodshot or red rimmed… … Useful english dictionary
handhabbend — adj red handed (thief) … Old to modern English dictionary
