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to take aback
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surprendre, déconcerter
to surprise someone so much that they are unable to react quickly
Transitive: to take aback sb
Exemples
The unexpected news took her aback, and she could n't respond immediately.
La nouvelle inattendue l'a prise de court, et elle n'a pas pu répondre immédiatement.
His sudden resignation took the entire team aback.
Sa démission soudaine a pris de court toute l'équipe.
