Correct spellings for REL-HANDED
- red-handed The thief was caught red-handed with the stolen goods in his backpack.
If you're looking for the correct spelling of the commonly mistaken phrase "rel-handed", the accurate term is "red-handed". This phrase originated from the old practice of catching criminals red-handed, meaning in the act. So, next time, use "red-handed" when referring to someone caught in the middle of something questionable or illegal.
