red-handed . red-handed {adj.} In the very act; while committing a crime or evil action. The criminal was caught red-handed while holding up the neighborhood bank at gunpoint. Categories: add yours {adj.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: R Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment