gotcha
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8.8
- noun
- /ˈɡɑːtʃə/
- Informal
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- After hearing my story, an author friend found a similar gotcha in a non-compete clause in her contract that would have kept her from selling other books in the same genre for two years after the fulfillment of her initial contract.
- a lot of gotchas
Honestly, The thing is full of these kinds of simple user experience gotchas.
- Honestly, The thing is full of these kinds of simple user experience gotchas.
- But one of the things that comes up and can push this hyper vigilance is the so-called gotcha of the narcissistic relationship.
Examples
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Many consumers fall into traps due to hidden gotchas in subscription plans that lead to unexpected charges.
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This never seems to get looked at, and these gotchas come as unpleasant surprises.
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Fees are now the big "gotcha," especially for gift cards issued by banks and credit card companies.
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Actually, there were 6 "gotcha" findings just for the EPA this year.
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With Mint Mobile you'll never have to worry about these gotcha prices ever again.
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An attached object may or may not be the same as what is in your database (this is a big gotcha sometimes).
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Expect straightforward pricing, with no hidden "gotchas."
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Next to the more nebulous people/process issues, SLAs probably present the biggest "gotcha" for IT organizations.
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When signing up for a new service, be aware of the potential gotchas in the terms and conditions.
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The guide highlights several gotchas that can complicate the home-buying process for first-time buyers.
Synonyms
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4.8
An unexpected problem that is not obvious at first
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4.6
An unexpected problem that delays a plan
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5.9
An unexpected problem that stops progress in a plan or process
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5.5
To meet an unexpected problem that stops progress
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5.8
To stop working correctly for a short time in a device or program
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9.9
A question or problem meant to catch someone off guard
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9.1
A small temporary problem that interrupts a plan
A sudden problem that stops progress and causes delay
Antonyms
Compounds
- Literature
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8.0
A way reporters try to catch politicians making mistakes in a harsh way
How Troublesome
- Jargon
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6.3
- Informal
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8.8
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4.8
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4.6
- Specialized
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5.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
gotcha = got + you (semi-transparent) = got + you
The 'unexpected problem' sense is a metaphorical/pragmatic extension from 'got you' (to catch someone), so relation to the base phrase exists but is idiomatic.
Etymology
Gotcha for a hidden problem comes from the idea of being 'got' or 'caught' and is easy to remember if you think of a small, hidden catch that surprises you. So gotchas are unexpected problems or hidden issues that can cause trouble later.