Meaning
To be caught doing something wrong.
Cultural Background
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.
Meaning
To be caught doing something wrong.
Use with 'pegar'
Always pair this with the verb 'pegar' to make it sound natural.
Test Yourself
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'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesEu vi você comendo o doce escondido! Te peguei com a ____ na botija!
The idiom is 'com a boca na botija'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal.
Related Phrases
Pegar no flagra
synonymTo catch in the act
