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catch off guard

Phrasal-verb Reaction

Meaning

to surprise someone unexpectedly

Example Sentences

"Her sudden question caught me off guard."

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to start speaking after a period of silence or tension

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to stay positive by joking about problems

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to blend gradually with surroundings; become less noticeable