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.

We've got the Congressman dead to rights on accepting bribes, there's no excuse he can make.

by julatten October 7, 2004

dead to rights

with no possibility of escape or evasion

They caught him dead to rights when he broke in at night.

by The Return of Light Joker October 14, 2009

Dead To Rights

Calling someone out for something

"John got Aaron dead to rights on Rhonda being chunky"

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."

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