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to take aback
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to surprise someone so much that they are unable to react quickly
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She was taken aback by the iciness of his reception, expecting a warmer welcome from an old friend.
Sally was taken aback when Tom offered to her in the middle of a crowded street, but she happily said yes.
She was taken aback by the crude language used in the otherwise professional meeting.
Carlos recoiled a little at the sharpness in my voice, feeling taken aback.
She was taken aback by the coarse remarks he made during the meeting.
