Sorprender a alguien en el momento de hacer algo malo.
To catch someone in the act of doing something wrong.
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See how the word “pillar con las manos en la masa” is used in sentences
Lo pillé con las manos en la masa robando en la tienda. — I caught him red-handed stealing from the store.
¿Viste si alguien la pilló in fraganti anoche? — Did you see anyone catch her red-handed last night?
Que no te vuelva a pillar con las manos en la masa, por favor. — Please don’t let me catch you red-handed again.
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