What is the meaning of red-handed?

adjective

  • In the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act.
    • usage: "caught red-handed"

adverb

  • Doing something reprehensible or showing clear evidence of having done something reprehensible.
    • usage: "he was caught red-handed"
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