to surprise someone with something unexpected
予期しないことで誰かを驚かせる (yoki shinai koto de dareka o odokasu)
"The new policy really threw us a curveball."
"新しい方針は本当に私たちを驚かせました。" (Atarashī hōshin wa hontōni watashitachi o odorokasemashita.)
Being protected or taken care of by someone trustworthy.
a country's ability to influence others through culture or v...
to understand the hidden meaning behind something
to exaggerate praise or flattery
something sounds familiar
information that is incomplete or unclear