"caught on the hop" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} caught on the hop (not comparable)
  1. (informal) In a situation for which one is unprepared. Tags: informal, not-comparable Related terms: on the hop
    Sense id: en-caught_on_the_hop-en-adj-k775H2sI
  2. (informal) In a situation of change, especially from a known to an unknown state. Tags: informal, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-caught_on_the_hop-en-adj-6hkA75k~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 41 59

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