1. [adv]  doing something reprehensible or showing clear evidence of having done something reprehensible; "he was caught red-handed"
2. [adj]  in the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act; "caught red-handed"

Redhanded
Since he cannot depend on his father, Stephen feels as though his only chance to make it to the big boxing tournament is to go along with the dangerous plan of a local tough guy to whom he has been introduced by a thrill-seeking friend.

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