تلاش کریں
catch somebody with one's hand in the cookie jar
[have] {one's} [hand] in the cookie jarto catch somebody with one's hand in the cookie jar
01
to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or inappropriate
![to [catch] {sb} with {one's} [hand] in the cookie jar definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43248/original/?type=jpeg "to [catch] {sb} with {one's} [hand] in the cookie jar definition and meaning")
Humorous
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "catch someone with their hand in the cookie jar" and when to use it?
The idiom "catch someone with their hand in the cookie jar" is originated from the act of sneaking cookies or sweets from a jar without permission. This expression is often used when someone is caught red-handed engaging in an activity they shouldn't be.
Example
A lot of people had their hands in the cookie jar at the company.
The teacher caught the student with his hand in the cookie jar when he tried to cheat on the exam.
The auditors caught the accountant with her hand in the cookie jar, embezzling company funds.
