Take (one) aback In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take (one) aback", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-08-03 10:08

Take (one) aback American British verb phrase

To surprise, astound, or disturb

It took us aback to realize that the man we have talked on the lobby is our new manager.

The death toll of Covid 19 in India takes everyone aback, and become worrier with this complicated state of the pandemic.

The reason hidden behind the supervisor's resignation took all employees aback.

I'll go to the foot of our stairs

To express surprise or astonishment

(well) I'll be damned!

An expression of surprise/shock or showing that you refuse to do something

as it happens/happened

Coincidentally, suprisingly; as a matter of fact

be caught on the wrong foot

To be surprised by some sudden occurrence

throw (one) for a loop

To greatly surprise, shock, or confuse someone

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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