dead to rights
To be caught red-handed, in the very act of committing a crime or error. It implies that there is no possible way for a person to explain away their mistake or crime.
dead to rights by julatten October 7, 2004
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dead to rights by The Return of Light Joker October 14, 2009
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Dead To Rights by Josephine H September 24, 2003
dead to rights
When Brad's got you really good, and there's no longer a way out of a situation. You're in his crosshairs.
Me: "Mom and I went for ice cream last night, and it was delicious, however when I got home I spilled some on my rug"
Brad: "I was with your Mom last night, so we know that wasn't ice cream on the rug."
Me: "Shit. Brad's got me dead to rights."
Brad: "I was with your Mom last night, so we know that wasn't ice cream on the rug."
Me: "Shit. Brad's got me dead to rights."
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