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in a state of shock

Idiom Surprise

Meaning

to be extremely surprised or upset

Example Sentences

"She was in a state of shock after hearing the news."

Related Expressions

have cold feet

to suddenly become nervous before doing something important

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A very stingy or miserly person.

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to postpone something to a later time

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using hashtags to support social or political causes online

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To start thinking carefully about something

back off

to move away or stop pressuring someone