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take aback

Idiom Surprise

Meaning

to surprise or shock someone suddenly

Example Sentences

"I was taken aback by his rude behavior."

Related Expressions

To go the extra mile

To put in more effort than is expected

jump for joy

to be extremely happy and excited

to deep dive into data

to analyze data in great detail

call to order

to officially begin a meeting or discussion

get the word out

to spread information or make something widely known

to come out on top

to succeed in a difficult situation or competition

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