Cheating And Fair Play

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun unfair or dishonest behavior, especially in a game or sport

  • The authorities are investigating the possibility of foul play in the suspicious death.
  • I have a feeling there was some foul play involved in that game.
  • I smell foul play in the air, something doesn't seem right.
  • The politician's sudden change of heart raised suspicions of foul play among the public.

adjective describing someone caught in the act of committing a crime or wrongdoing

  • The suspect was caught red handed stealing from the store.
  • I saw him red handed taking the last cookie from the jar.
  • She got caught red handed cheating on the test.
  • The evidence left him red handed with no way to deny his involvement.