Etymology

catch in 4k

Today it means: To catch (someone) doing something objectionable with exceptionally clear evidence, such as a high-resolution image or a public social media post. Full definition →

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The story

Originally from YouTuber RDCworld1's 2019 video How Lawyers Always Get Rappers Off, in which a lawyer talks to his client who was caught on video committing various crimes. The original quote is: "This is the clearest video I've ever seen! This is the most HD shit ever! This is 4K! How did they catch you in 4K?!"

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