Gotcha Question

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Synonyms of gotcha question

Collocations of gotcha question

loaded question
Frequency: 70 %

The journalist asked a loaded question to trap the politician.

trick question
Frequency: 65 %

The teacher posed a trick question to test the students' understanding.

gotcha moment
Frequency: 60 %

The debate had a gotcha moment when one candidate caught the other off guard.

trap question
Frequency: 50 %

The lawyer set a trap question for the witness during cross-examination.

ambush question
Frequency: 45 %

During the interview, the reporter sprung an ambush question on the celebrity.

Idiomatic Expressions for gotcha question

  • Phrase: avoid gotcha questions
    Meaning: to steer clear of answering difficult or tricky questions that are intended to trip someone up
    Usage: The spokesperson carefully avoided any gotcha questions during the press conference.