/tə səˈpraɪz ˈsʌmwʌn ɪn ði ækt/ – Phrase
Definition: bắt quả tang tại trận.
A more thorough explanation: The legal English definition of “to surprise someone in the act” refers to catching an individual in the process of committing a wrongful or illegal act without their prior knowledge or expectation. This term is often used in the context of law enforcement or legal proceedings to describe the act of apprehending a person in the midst of engaging in criminal behavior.
Example: Detective Smith burst into the room, catching the suspect red-handed in the act of stealing the valuable artwork.