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Desperate to get caught

🇬🇧 UK //ˈdɛspərət tə ɡɛt kɔːt// 🇺🇸 US //ˈdɛsprɪt tə ɡɛt kɔt//

Meaning of Desperate to get caught

Desiring to be caught or discovered in an act, often related to wrongdoing.

In simple words: Wanting to be found out or discovered.

Desperate to get caught in a sentence

• After cheating on the test, she was desperate to get caught so she could confess.
• He left clues everywhere, almost as if he was desperate to get caught by the police.
• I don't understand why you're acting so suspicious; it feels like you're desperate to get caught.
• The child seemed desperate to get caught, continuing to sneak cookies from the jar.
• In her latest prank, she was desperate to get caught by her friends for some attention.

How to use Desperate to get caught

This phrase is informal and often used in contexts where someone feels guilty or anxious about being caught doing something wrong. It's typically not suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

desperate to + verb

Memory hint

Imagine a cat hiding in a corner, hoping to be found by its owner.

Related words

Collocations with Desperate to get caught

• desperate to be found
• desperate to confess
• desperate to reveal

Synonyms for Desperate to get caught

• craving to be found
• eager to be discovered
• wishing to be caught

Common mistakes with Desperate to get caught

• Confusing the meaning with 'eager to get caught', which implies a positive intention.
• Using it in overly formal contexts, where a more suitable phrase is needed.
• Misplacing the phrase within a sentence, leading to unclear meanings.

Frequently asked questions about Desperate to get caught

What does Desperate to get caught mean?

Wanting to be found out or discovered.

What is the definition of Desperate to get caught?

Desiring to be caught or discovered in an act, often related to wrongdoing.

How do you use Desperate to get caught in a sentence?

After cheating on the test, she was desperate to get caught so she could confess.

Can you give another example of Desperate to get caught?

He left clues everywhere, almost as if he was desperate to get caught by the police.

What are synonyms for Desperate to get caught?

Common alternatives include craving to be found, eager to be discovered, wishing to be caught.

What words go with Desperate to get caught?

It commonly pairs with desperate to be found, desperate to confess, desperate to reveal.

What are common mistakes when using Desperate to get caught?

Confusing the meaning with 'eager to get caught', which implies a positive intention. Using it in overly formal contexts, where a more suitable phrase is needed. Misplacing the phrase within a sentence, leading to unclear meanings.

How do you pronounce Desperate to get caught?

US: //ˈdɛsprɪt tə ɡɛt kɔt//, UK: //ˈdɛspərət tə ɡɛt kɔːt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Desperate to get caught formal or informal?

"Desperate to get caught" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Desperate to get caught?

This phrase is informal and often used in contexts where someone feels guilty or anxious about being caught doing something wrong. It's typically not suitable for formal writing.