catch (one) napping



catch (one) napping

To exploit or capitalize on one's inattention (or, sometimes, literal sleep). We were able to sneak into the building because we caught the security guard napping. I scored a goal after I caught their defenseman napping.
See also: catch, nap

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TyeTIEEnglish
Roxanarahk-SAN-ə (English), rok-SAHN-ah (Spanish)English, Spanish, Romanian, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Vimal-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil
Dwi-Indonesian
Rhode-Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
EliotEL-ee-ətEnglish