Busted
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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As it stands, her future husband got busted down to buck private for beating the snot out of the poor sap he failed to inform.
Source: Comic Strip / 9 Chickweed Lane -
It looks as though Sarah Jane's poor spelling, of all things, may get her busted, but she is never caught.
Source: Film / Miss Nobody -
That Poor Cat Tinkle in the Eye: The kids are busted in "Baby Come Back" because none of them can explain the pee stains in the living room.
Source: Series / Good Luck Charlie
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