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Double take
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the act of quickly looking at something or someone twice, usually due to surprise, confusion, or disbelief
What is the origin of the idiom "double take" and when to use it?
The idiom "double take" is originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is used to describe the act of quickly looking at something and then immediately looking again in surprise or disbelief, often due to something unusual, unexpected, or remarkable.
Example
I had to do a double take when I spotted a giraffe walking down the city street.
Her outfit was so outlandish that people couldn't help but do double takes when she walked into the room.
The price of that luxury car was so unbelievably low that it made everyone passing by do a double take.
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