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| take aback(verb, expression, phrasal verb, shock) | |
| catch unawares(verb, expression, disturb, catch) | |
| strike dumb(verb, expression, upset, excite) | |
| take by surprise(verb, expression, take, delight) | |
| take unawares(verb, expression, take, spot) | |
| come down on(verb, expression, disturb, catch) | |
| drop in on(verb, expression, disturb, catch) | |
| eye opener(noun, expression, shock, bump) | |
| strike with wonder(expression, wonder, inexpectation) | |
| catch napping(verb, expression, disturb, interrupt) | |
| give a turn(verb, expression, upset, shock) | |
| knock for six(verb, expression, delight, overwhelm) | |
| strike with awe(verb, expression, alarm, wonder) | |
| swoop down on(verb, expression, attack, hide) | |
| be surprised | |
| be unexpected(expression, wonder, inexpectation) | |
| blow out of the water(verb, expression, upset, beat) | |
| bolt from the blue(noun, expression, upset, blow) | |
| burst in on(verb, expression, disturb, catch) | |
| catch in the act(verb, expression, disturb, catch) |
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