2006-12-07 23:15:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
To be caught red-handed means to be caught in the act of committing a crime (probably a reference to blood on one's hands).
2006-12-07 23:18:52 · answer #1 · answered by Rebecca 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Japanese used to brush urushiol (the sap from poison ivy) on their temple money, so as to catch thieves "red-handed" when the oil would cause them to break out into a rash. This explanation is referenced in the 1990 book, "The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies".
2006-12-08 07:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by Kallan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"You have been caught red handed." Or "i caught you with your pants down."
It means that then person was found to be doing something wrong, or saying somthing that was incorrect. It is were a person is caught in the middle of a lie and the other person has their information or proof to disclaim the other person.
2006-12-08 07:23:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be caught red handed, is to be caught in the act of doing something, usually it's something inappropriate. The etymology of the term can be traced here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-handed
2006-12-08 09:11:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Redhanded (one word) is to be found "in a situation of inescapable guilt" and is usually used in the phrase to be caught redhanded. So, you are caught in the act -- and you may have a red face (be embarrassed) as well!
2006-12-08 07:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by pat z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when they say red handed, they just mean they got proof as to u committing a crime....
2006-12-08 09:14:28 · answer #6 · answered by LittleBit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the one get caught on spot when he/she is doing the crime etc.on spot, that is called red-handed caught.
2006-12-08 07:27:49 · answer #7 · answered by lucky s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The burden of proof is visible.
2006-12-08 07:21:24 · answer #8 · answered by Mary Who? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋