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to take aback
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to surprise someone so much that they are unable to react quickly
Transitive: to take aback sb
Przykład
She was taken aback by the crass behavior of her coworker, who showed no regard for professional etiquette.
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.
I was so taken aback when I found out I'd won the lottery that you could have knocked me down with a feather!
The waiter was taken aback by the rude behavior of the customers at the restaurant.
