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| take aback(verb, expression, phrasal verb, shock) | |
| be startled(expression, start, recoil) | |
| strike dumb(expression, shock, confuse, confound) | |
| give a turn(verb, expression, upset, disturb) | |
| strike with wonder(expression, wonder, inexpectation) | |
| cry wolf | |
| curdle the blood(expression, shock, agitate, scare) | |
| sound the alarm | |
| catch unawares(verb, expression, take) | |
| ask for it(verb, expression, disturb, encourage) | |
| burst in on(verb, expression, take, surprise) | |
| chill to the bone(expression, upset, shock, agitate) | |
| fly storm warnings | |
| get going(verb, expression, disturb, encourage) | |
| give a shock(expression, shock, overwhelm, shake) | |
| have a fit(expression, scare, become, freak) | |
| jump a mile | |
| knock socks off(verb, expression, alarm, impress) | |
| leave high and dry(expression, rush, dash, bound) | |
| leave holding the bag(expression, rush, dash, bound) |
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