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take someone aback

Idiom Surprise

Meaning

to surprise or shock someone suddenly

Example Sentences

"I was taken aback by his rude comment."

Related Expressions

drop your guard

to relax your vigilance or become less careful

set aside

to reserve something for a particular purpose

in stitches

laughing uncontrollably

light-years ahead

far more advanced than others

cry wolf

to raise a false alarm

in good hands

to be cared for or managed by someone trustworthy