Meanings
How to pronounce "bang to rights":
AU
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: bang (adverb), to rights.
Red-handed.
To have sufficient, indisputable evidence that a person's actions are generally perceived to be wrong; to catch red-handed.
Example Sentences
1
The police caught the thief red-handed; he was caught bang to rights.
2
After a thorough investigation, the detective had enough evidence to catch the suspect bang to rights.
3
The security cameras captured the shoplifter in the act and they had her bang to rights.
4
The auditors discovered the company's tax evasion scheme and had them bang to rights.
5
Despite his denials, the witness saw the accused with the murder weapon and had him bang to rights.