be caught up in a scandal

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• caught up in — Engrossed or involved in • • • Main Entry: ↑catch * * * caught up in 1 : involved in (a difficult or confusing situation) Several members of Congress were caught up in the scandal. How did you get caught up in this mess? see also ↑catch 6 ( …   Useful english dictionary

• caught up — adjective having become involved involuntarily (Freq. 3) caught up in the excitement of the crowd caught up in the scandal • Similar to: ↑involved …   Useful english dictionary

• scandal — UK US /ˈskændəl/ noun ► [C or U] an action or event that shocks people and makes them feel disapproval: cause/create (a) scandal »The politician s behaviour caused a scandal. a scandal breaks/erupts »When the subprime loan scandal broke, the… …   Financial and business terms

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