The phrase "catch red-handed" means to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or illegal. While this phrase has a negative connotation, there are several antonyms that have a positive or neutral connotation. One antonym is "catch in the act of doing good", meaning to observe someone doing something positive or kind. Another antonym is "let off the hook", meaning to excuse someone from punishment or blame. A third antonym is "miss the mark", meaning to not quite achieve a goal or expected outcome. These antonyms highlight the different ways in which people can be observed or judged, and offer alternatives to the negative connotation of catching someone red-handed.