Be caught on the hop In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be caught on the hop", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-07-07 10:07

be caught flat-footed , caught unawares

Be caught on the hop phrase informal

Active form: catch (someone) on the hop.

To be surprised because one didn't expected or was not ready for something.

We were caught on the hop by the fierce storm. Honestly, none of us expected a storm of such magnitude.

He is always tardy in coming to class. Therefore, we were all caught on the hop by his early coming today.

I was totally caught on the hop knowing that he squandered such a great chance.

Being so scared, confused, and astonished that you can't think or do anything.

bug-eyed

To have eyes sticking out in amazement.

don't that take the rag off the bush

An exclamation given to express the feeling of disbelief in something that has occured

caught bending

Caught by surprise

knocking them in the aisles

To make a group of spectators feel extremely enthusiastic, amazed or excited

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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