Meaning of the word "be caught in" in English

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be caught in

US /bi kɔːt ɪn/
UK /bi kɔːt ɪn/
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Idiom

to be unexpectedly involved in an unpleasant or difficult situation

Example:
We were caught in a sudden rainstorm without umbrellas.
He was caught in the middle of their argument.