Meaning of the word "catch someone napping" in English
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catch someone napping
US /kætʃ ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈnæp.ɪŋ/
UK /kætʃ ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈnæp.ɪŋ/
Idiom
1.
to surprise someone when they are not prepared for something, especially when they are not paying attention or are doing something they shouldn't be doing
Example:
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The teacher caught him napping when he was playing games on his phone during class.
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The sudden inspection caught many employees napping, as they were not following company protocols.
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