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catch in the act
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. agarrar con las manos en la masa (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
I know you're guilty! They caught you in the act!¡Sé que eres culpable! ¡Te agarraron con las manos en la masa!
b. coger con las manos en la masa (idiom) (Spain)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Regionalism used in Spain
I know that John is misusing company funds. We just have to catch him in the act.Sé que John está abusando de los fondos de la empresa. Solo tenemos que cogerlo con las manos en la masa.
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