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take breath away(expression, shock, confuse, shake)
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take the offensive
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throw a curve(verb, expression, shock, confuse)
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throw off balance(expression, shock, confuse, shake)
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without warning
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something unexpected
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afternoon party(expression, sociality)
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attack suddenly
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be amazed
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be cunning(expression, cunning)
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blow hard
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bridge party(expression, sociality)
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catch unawares(verb, impress)
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catch by surprise(expression, inexpectation)
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catch on the hop(verb, expression, startle)
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catch somebody off balance(verb, expression, confuse, perplex)
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catch somebody unawares(verb, expression, confuse, perplex)
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come unawares(expression, inexpectation)
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curdle the blood(expression, shock, startle)
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dish of tea(expression, sociality)
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APASmart Define. (2015). surprise thesaurus. Retrieved September 28, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/surprise/thesaurus/synonyms
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