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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
Exemple
Mary was taken aback by the insolent tone of the customer when she tried to assist them.
Sally was taken aback when Tom offered to her in the middle of a crowded street, but she happily said yes.
Carlos recoiled a little at the sharpness in my voice, feeling taken aback.
Despite his friendly demeanor, John's sharp tongue emerged when he was provoked, leaving others taken aback by his sudden verbal precision.
They were taken aback by her insouciance in the face of adversity.
