Signification
To be caught doing something wrong.
Contexte culturel
This is a very popular idiom in Brazil, often used in TV shows and casual conversation. While understood, it is less common than in Brazil; 'apanhado com a boca na botija' is sometimes used.
Use with 'pegar'
Always pair this with the verb 'pegar' to make it sound natural.
Signification
To be caught doing something wrong.
Use with 'pegar'
Always pair this with the verb 'pegar' to make it sound natural.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct idiom.
Eu vi você comendo o doce escondido! Te peguei com a ____ na botija!
The idiom is 'com a boca na botija'.
🎉 Score : /1
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesEu vi você comendo o doce escondido! Te peguei com a ____ na botija!
The idiom is 'com a boca na botija'.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, it is too informal.
Expressions liées
Pegar no flagra
synonymTo catch in the act
