gotcha

UK
/ˈɡɒtʃə/
US
/ˈɡɑːtʃə/

Traductions

gotchanoun
gotchas
pl
The question was a gotcha designed to trick the candidate.
Вопрос был уловкой, предназначенной для того, чтобы обмануть кандидата.
There was a gotcha in the contract that we didn't notice.
В контракте был подвох, который мы не заметили.
The interview was full of gotchas to catch the interviewee off guard.
Интервью было полно ловушек, чтобы застать интервьюируемого врасплох.
Traductions supplémentaires
Synonymes
gotcha moment
gotchaadjective
more gotcha
Comp.
most gotcha
Super.
Used attributively, e.g. ‘gotcha journalism’, ‘gotcha question’.
gotchainterjection
UK
/ˈɡɒtʃə/
US
/ˈɡɑːtʃə/
Gotcha! I'll make sure to bring the documents tomorrow.
Понятно! Я обязательно принесу документы завтра.
Gotcha! I knew you were hiding behind the door.
Попался! Я знал, что ты прячешься за дверью.
Traductions supplémentaires
Synonymes
got it
I got it
I get it
I understand
I see
got you
I caught you
nailed you

Définitions

gotchanoun
An instance of catching someone out or exposing a mistake or inconsistency.
The journalist's question was a gotcha that revealed the politician's lack of knowledge on the subject.
An unexpected problem, pitfall, or quirk that can cause failure or confusion, especially in a system or plan.
There’s a subtle gotcha in the new API that can crash your program if you’re not careful.
gotchaadjective
Designed or intended to entrap, embarrass, or expose someone in a mistake.
The senator criticized what he called a gotcha question from the reporter.
gotchainterjection
An exclamation used to indicate that someone has been caught or tricked.
When he finally admitted to the prank, she shouted, 'Gotcha!'
Used to express understanding or acknowledgment of what someone has said.
After explaining the plan, he nodded and said, 'Gotcha, I'll take care of it.'
An expression of triumph or satisfaction at having caught someone in a mistake or deception.
When the teacher pointed out the error in his argument, he smiled and said, 'Gotcha!'