The idiom "catch someone napping" likely originated from the idea of finding someone asleep when they should be awake and alert. This phrase is commonly used in situations where someone is unexpectedly taken by surprise.

What is the origin of the idiom "catch someone napping" and when to use it?

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Definizione e significato di "catch somebody napping"in inglese

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