caught with one's pants down

English

Etymology

Presumably engaged in some private or intimate activity. Pants may refer to either trousers or underwear.

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Adjective

caught with one's pants down (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) Caught off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation.

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