Sekirov Dictionary

catch napping

verb1

To surprise; to take advantage of the lack of watchfulness of.

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caught napping · catching napping · catches napping

catch someone napping

verb1

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(informal) To take advantage of someone's inattention.
- Wigan keeper Ali Al Habsi was forced to deny Stewart Downing and Bent in quick succession, and again got down well to deny Bent after a Young free-kick had caught Steven Caldwell napping. — 2011

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caught someone napping · catching someone napping · catches someone napping

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