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caught with one's pants down

Caught off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation.

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  • Presumably engaged in some private or intimate activity. Pants may refer to either trousers or underwear.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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ఒక ప్యాంటు డౌన్ క్యాచ్

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