What is another word for catch the act?
Pronunciation: [kˈat͡ʃ ðɪ ˈakt] (IPA) 
"Catch the act" is a common phrase used to indicate the act of witnessing someone in the midst of doing something they shouldn't. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this situation. Examples of alternative phrases include "see someone red-handed," "catch someone in the act," "catch someone off guard," or "discover someone in the midst of doing something." Each of these phrases implies that the individual being caught is doing something they either shouldn't be or don't want others to know they are doing. While each of these phrases has a slightly different connotation, they all convey the same idea: someone has been caught doing something they shouldn't be.
