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Catch/take somebody unawares American British phrasal verb
This phrase is often used in the passive form.
To be astonished by the occurrence of sudden situations
At the party last night, I was totally caught unawares when my childhood friend arrived there.
We are taken unawares when witnessing these dramatic developments of this town compared to itself in 2 years ago.
The city authorities caught citizens unawares by ordering social distancing across the city for fear of rising local COVID-19 transmissions.
Catch/take somebody unawares
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To be surprised by some sudden occurrence
To greatly surprise, shock, or confuse someone
An exclamation of shock or surprise
To astonish a vigilant person
The verb "catch/take" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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If someone cuts a sorry figure, he or she creates an unfavourable impression to others or causes others to regard him or her unfavourably.
Lisa cut a sorry figure at the job interview
