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gotcha

/ˈɡɑ.tʃə/ noun C2
  1. A potential problem or source of trouble. (colloquial) · Review the work thoroughly and make sure there are no gotchas.
  2. A feature of a system or a program that works in the way it is documented but is counter-intuitive and almost invites mistake or non-function. (colloquial)
  3. An instance of publicly tricking someone or exposing them to ridicule, especially by means of an elaborate deception. (colloquial) · gotcha question· They change the number at random intervals and if you miss a sign. What a gotcha!
  4. An attempt to disprove or refute someone's argument, usually (but not necessarily) in a deceptive or disingenuous way. (colloquial) · You're asking me a ridiculous hypothetical question that no one can reasonably answer. You need to stop with your gotchas.· The gotcha in your second paragraph needs more developing. You don't have enough evidence that the author is contradicting himself.
  5. An instance of accomplishing a tricky idea or overcoming a difficult obstacle. (colloquial) · Now here's another few gotchas that you can do to implement it.· Wireless was the first gotcha when installing the distro.

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