Chapter 32: Luck

In this context means to be caught by authorities. Also has a broader colloquial use of catching oneself doing something (e.g. pillarse los dedos, to catch one's fingers). Very common in spoken registers.

Idiomatic expression drawn from card games. Implies a high-risk, decisive action where everything depends on a single bet or choice. Signals dramatic tension when used.

Very common verbal phrase. Depending on context, it can mean legitimately obtaining something or taking it by stealth. The context makes the nuance clear.

Literary-leaning phrase used to describe a threat, shadow, or danger hovering ominously over a person or situation. Common in narration and more formal or dramatic speech.