to surprise or shock someone suddenly
surprendre ou choquer quelqu'un soudainement (surprendre ou choquer quelqu'un soudainement)
"I was taken aback by his rude comment."
"Son commentaire grossier m'a pris au dépourvu." (j'ai été **pris au dépourvu** par son commentaire grossier.)
to have the same opinion as someone else
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
To risk everything on one big decision.
to avoid mentioning unpleasant details
a very short amount of time
Beauty or value is subjective and dependent on the viewer.