English Explanatory Dictionary

in the act

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In the process of doing something considered criminal or otherwise wrong; used to emphasize the eye-witness evidence.

Pronunciation

en-au-in the act.ogg

Word forms

in the act

Synonyms

red-handed in flagrante delicto
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